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Orange Cookies III are a delightful treat that combines the tangy sweetness of oranges with a soft, chewy texture. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy snack or a festive dessert to share with friends and family, these cookies are sure to satisfy your craving for something sweet and delicious. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of Orange Cookies III that will be the star of your next gathering.

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ORANGE COOKIES



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Dozens of these citrusy delights travel along with me to the school and church functions I attend during the holidays. The abundant orange flavor is refreshing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
ICING:
4-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/3 to 1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the buttermilk, eggs, orange juice and zest. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange extract and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ICED ORANGE COOKIES



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I usually make these bite-size orange cookies at Christmastime, when oranges in Florida are plentiful, but they're delicious any time of year. Every time I sniff their wonderful aroma, I remember my grandmother, who shared the recipe. -Lori DiPietro, New Port Richey, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
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, melted
Orange paste food coloring, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange juice and zest. Combine the 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° 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 63 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

ORANGE DROP COOKIES III



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Add a little sunshine to your life with this easy to make orange cookie.

Provided by Kathylee

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sour milk
1 tablespoon orange zest
3 tablespoons fresh orange juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the sugar and shortening. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, stir into the creamed mixture. Finally, stir in the milk, orange juice and orange zest. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges turn golden. Remove from baking sheet to cool on wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.4 calories, Carbohydrate 22.3 g, Cholesterol 15.8 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 87.3 mg, Sugar 11.6 g

ORANGE COOKIES III



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Moist, almost cake like. Grandma used to make these for us. Depending on how

Provided by Karen Gibson

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Drop Cookie Recipes

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
2 eggs
1 cup buttermilk
½ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons orange zest
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ cup butter
4 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons thawed orange juice concentrate

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat the shortening, white sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy. Beat in the buttermilk, orange juice and grated orange zest.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir the flour into the shortening mixture and mix until combined. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes. While still warm spread with orange icing.
  • To Make Orange Icing: Combine the butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar and orange juice concentrate and beat until smooth. Add more orange juice concentrate if necessary to reach the desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 224.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.7 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 129.8 mg, Sugar 25.4 g

ORANGE COOKIES



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Make and share this Orange Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ellie_

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2/3 cup butter, room temperature
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 large orange
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
3 tablespoons butter, room temperature
1 1/2 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons orange peel, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350-degrees F.
  • Grease baking sheets.
  • In a large bowl cream butter and sugar together until light.
  • Stir in eggs, juice from orange and grated rind from orange.
  • Stir in flour, salt, baking soda to combine.
  • Stir in nuts, if using.
  • Drop dough by spoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake for 10 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool on rack while making icing.
  • To make icing blend the remaining ingredients together (powdered sugar - orange peel) until smooth and then swirl icing over cookies, covering cookies completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114.8, Fat 4.7, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 21.9, Sodium 92.5, Carbohydrate 17.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11, Protein 1.3

Tips:

  • For chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • If you don't have an orange zester, you can use a fine grater to remove the zest from the orange.
  • Be careful not to overmix the dough, as this will make the cookies tough.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

Orange cookies are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With their bright citrus flavor and soft, chewy texture, these cookies are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these orange cookies a try!

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