Orange Drop Cookies II Recipe
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Orange Drop Cookies II

By: Barb  
"These are from my Russian heritage and we use them for a Christmas treat."

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Original Recipe Yield 3 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
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  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 teaspoon rind into the flour mixture.
  3. Cream shortening and white sugar together. Mix egg into the sugar mixture thoroughly. Slowly blend flour mixture into the egg and sugar mixture. Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.
  4. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
  5. Make the icing: Mix confectioner's sugar and 2 tablespoons butter together until smooth. Pour 2 tablespoons orange juice and 1 teaspoon orange rind into the sugar and butter mixture, mix well. When the cookies have cooled spread the icing generously over the tops of the cookies.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 221 | Total Fat: 9.3g | Cholesterol: 15mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by Aubrey 
After reading other reviews that stated that the cookies would run all over the cookie pan I... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 8, 2007 by Erin 
After reading other reviews about how the cookies spread out strangely, I made the dough into... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2002 by JLD114 
These cookies were a great addition to my Christmas assortment. The frosting is the perfect... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2003 by DCSAVOY 
This recipe is fabulous! Very easy and tastes wonderful!! Highly recommend. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by Tamar Shen-Orr 
The cookies came out tasty. They're soft inside - like little orange cakes in a cookie crust.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2004 by VERULA 
These cookies are great! I tried making them with orange pineapple juice and they came out... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2002 by MAMAMIA8943 
Barb, Thank you for submitting your recipe on the Orange drop cookies. I looked everywhere for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2008 by Kristina Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I used to make these all the time and couldn't find my cookbook with my tried and true recipe.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by prothumia 
A delicious subtle flavor! Reading the reviews, I added a 1/2 cup flour and more orange peel... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 4, 2006 by Tami 
I was looking for something a little more adventurous and came upon these. I must admit that I... MORE

 
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