I posted these and two other recipes as ‘notes’ on Facebook last weekend when I went on my rainy day baking spree.  Since not everyone who reads my blog is on my Facebook, I decided I’d post them here too.  These cookies are light and refreshing with a nice burst of orange flavor.

Orange Drop Cookies

Ingredients

2/3 C. shortening

3/4 C. sugar

1 egg, beaten

1/2 C. orange juice

2 Tbsp. orange zest

2 C. all purpose flour

1/2 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. baking soda

1/2 tsp. salt

Directions

Blend shortening, sugar and egg thoroughly.  Stir in orange juice and zest.  In a separate bowl, mix remaining ingredients; add to shortening mixture.  Mix well and drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on an ungreased or parchment lined cookie sheet.  Bake at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes, until delicately golden on the edges.  Cool; frost with Orange Icing.  Makes 4 Dozen

Orange Icing

2 1/2 Tbsp. butter, softened

1 1/2 C. powdered sugar

1 1/2 Tbsp. orange juice

1 tsp. orange zest

Blend butter and sugar together.  Stir in orange juice and zest.

Stacey’s Notes I used fresh squeezed orange juice and frest grated zest.  This imparts a very fresh flavor to these cookies.  I also did not get 4 dozen.  I got three dozen.

Each cookie(from a 3 dozen batch)=3 Weight Watchers P+.

From “Best Ever Cookies” by Gooseberry Patch.

Another keeper from Gooseberry Patch!

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