ORANGE DROP COOKIES II

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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

⅔ cup shortening
¾ cup white sugar
1 egg
½ cup orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest

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

ALIP SANI
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These cookies look delicious! I can't wait to try them.


Bahauddin Mondal
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cookies turned out dry and crumbly. I'm not sure what went wrong.


blood letter
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These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Ennie Chasara
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I've never been a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so good!


Neda Naser
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover oranges. They're easy to make and they taste great.


Prince Shazzi
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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
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These cookies are delicious! The orange flavor is subtle but present, and the cookies are perfectly soft and chewy.


bilaal khuzwayo
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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
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My kids love these cookies! They're the perfect after-school snack or lunchbox treat.


Pathan Saadak
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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
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I love the combination of orange and vanilla in these cookies. They're soft and chewy, with a wonderful citrus aroma.


Awiisi Robert
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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.