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

shane bagnas
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These cookies are a must-try! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible. The orange flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again and again.


Gary Nagy
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I've tried many orange cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best! The cookies are so moist and flavorful. I love the addition of orange zest and juice. It really takes these cookies to the next level.


Gulshair Khan
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These cookies are amazing! The orange flavor is so refreshing and the cookies are so soft and chewy. I can't wait to make them again!


Lawal Sulaimon Koko Master
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I made these cookies for my family and they loved them! They're the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. I'll definitely be making them again.


Ayo Mide
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These cookies are so good! I love the orange flavor and the texture is perfect. They're also really easy to make.


Christina Bosser
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a hit! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart. I love the addition of orange zest, it really gives them a unique flavor.


Muaaz Ahmed
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oranges. They're also a fun and easy treat to make with kids.


Richard Yang
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I was a bit skeptical about these cookies at first, but I'm so glad I tried them! They're so delicious and the orange flavor is perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.


Aneel Gaming
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These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the orange flavor. I've already made them twice and I'll definitely be making them again.


Maira Rajpoot77
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I made these cookies for a bake sale and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and texture. I'll definitely be making them again for my next party.


BD Robin
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These orange cookies are a delightful treat! The citrusy flavor is perfectly balanced with the sweetness of the cookie. They're soft and chewy, with a crispy exterior. I love how easy they are to make, too. I'll definitely be making these again soon!