These are from my Russian heritage and we use them for a Christmas treat.
Provided by Barb
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Eastern European Russian
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
- Mix together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir 1/2 cup orange juice and 1 teaspoon rind into the flour mixture.
- 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.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.2 calories, Carbohydrate 33.2 g, Cholesterol 13.7 mg, Fat 9.3 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 126.6 mg, Sugar 22.2 g
Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »
You'll also love
ALIP SANI
[email protected]These cookies look delicious! I can't wait to try them.
Bahauddin Mondal
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.
blood letter
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.
Ennie Chasara
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so good!
Neda Naser
[email protected]These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oranges. They're easy to make and they taste great.
Prince Shazzi
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about how these cookies would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really tasty and the orange flavor is just right.
Mian sahab TV Channel
[email protected]These cookies are delicious! The orange flavor is subtle but present, and the cookies are perfectly soft and chewy.
bilaal khuzwayo
[email protected]I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a hit. They're a great way to use up leftover oranges.
Melody Thomas
[email protected]My kids love these cookies! They're the perfect after-school snack or lunchbox treat.
Pathan Saadak
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love that I can use fresh or frozen oranges, depending on what I have on hand.
alex MMJ
[email protected]I love the combination of orange and vanilla in these cookies. They're soft and chewy, with a wonderful citrus aroma.
Awiisi Robert
[email protected]These orange drop cookies are a delightful treat! The zesty orange flavor perfectly complements the sweet cookie dough, resulting in a burst of citrusy goodness in every bite.