Iced Orange Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Lori DiPietro

"I usually make these bite-size cookies at Christmastime, when oranges in Florida are plentiful. Every time I sniff their wonderful aroma, I remember my grandmother, who shared the recipe."

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PREP TIME	15 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	25 Min

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USMETRIC

INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter (no substitutes), melted

DIRECTIONS

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and peel. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.