FROSTED ORANGE COOKIES RECIPE

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, score each orange into quarters, remove peel, use knife to remove white pith from peel and fruit, discard. Quarter oranges and place in a blender. Add peel, cover and process until smooth ( should measure 3/4 cup ) ( Used my ninja ) In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in milk and 6 tablespoons of the orange mixture. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. add to creamed mixture until blended. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet ( I used parchment paper, did not grease ) Bake at 350 for 10 - 13 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. For Frosting : In a mixing bowl combine powder sugar, butter and enough of the remaining orange mixture to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies Freezes well..