Reviewed: Feb. 14, 2012

I made this cookies without frosting, and we really love them. I added a bit more flour, so I guess they turned out a little firmer than in the original version. Next time I'll try it the way it's written. I will certainly be making more of these cookies :-)

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Cooking Rookie

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2012

Made them for my dad. He said Gram used to make them . . . he said they were better! GREAT orange flavor to them! Thanks for the recipe!

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AMYWILL

Reviewed: Jan. 2, 2012

My mom had a recipe for Orange cookies that were delicious..I lost the recipe and since she has passed I have looked for years for a recipe that was even similiar...I finally found it!!! Thank you Beth.

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jayeanne

Reviewed: Dec. 24, 2011

I went online looking for a recipe just like my grandma's, as hers is lost, and saw this one. Since my name is also Beth, it seemed like a message from my late grandma that this was the right one :) They taste just like hers -- fantastic! I would recommend doubling the frosting, however. I also might try using butter instead of shortening the next time, but they are great just like this, no changes needed. Thank you!

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Bethdiane

Home Town: Fargo, North Dakota, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2011

Pretty Good! As others have mentioned, the cookies themselves are not very orange-y. I add a teaspoon or two of orange extract to pump it up a bit. Rather than ice these cookies I dip them in dark chocolate (also with orange extract). They are SCRUMPTULESCENT! I didnt have any shortening so I used butter instead, otherwise folllowed the recipe.

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Bito

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Living In: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 22, 2011

Thank you thank you thank you!!!! I had a family recipe for orange cookies but lost it, boy am I glad I did!!! This recipe by far is the best!!! They are moist, flavorful and just YUMMY!! If I could give this more than 5 stars I would!!!!

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DianaSC

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

Absolutely best orange cookies. I made 4 dozen, ready for my incoming company, my family finished off 2 dozen before company arrived, now back to the kitchen. I didn't have frozen orange juice, so used some fresh oranges on hand. Also I had no sour cream on hand, used canola mayo/organic butter mix. Cookies came out super moist.

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thekid67

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Sylmar, California, USA

Living In: Livingston, Montana, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 18, 2011

These cookies are delicious - but this recipe is NOT your creation. My grandmother made these for me when I was little and the recipe has been handed down in our family. Unless you're 100, please tell the truth!

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Kativ

Reviewed: Dec. 6, 2011

Got a big "Mmm!" from my husband! The cookie and frosting really complement each other making it a nice, sweet, but light flavor. I added an extra teaspoon of vanilla to the icing since I love the "orange julius" type of flavor. Will be making again.

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bstep

Reviewed: Nov. 20, 2011

My aunt made this cookie when I was a child Fifty years ago. She did not leave the recipe with anyone. I looked for years for a similar recipe. This is the best there is. My children and friends beg for me to bake these very special delights. They are well worth the effort

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