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These are yummy cakey cookies, perfect for summertime treats and special enough for those times when you want to impress.

Iced Orange Cookies

Cookies:
2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
¾ cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
2 Tbsp grated orange zest (see note below)

Icing:
½ tsp grated orange zest
2 Tbsp frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 Tbsp butter, melted
1½ cups confectioners sugar

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

1. Cream together the sugar and shortening, add eggs and stir. Add sour cream and 1 tsp vanilla, stir and set aside.
2. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Add little by little to the creamed mixture and stir well.
3. Add ¾ cup orange juice concentrate and the the 2 Tbsp orange zest. Mix well.
4. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
5. Bake for about 10 minutes.
6. Remove to a rack, and while they cool, make the icing.

Icing:

Mix together the grated orange zest, thawed OJ concentrate, vanilla, melted butter and confectioners sugar to a smooth spreading consistency.

After icing, let the cookies sit for several hours until the icing sets.

Note: I've found that two medium oranges provide enough zest for a light and delicate flavor. If you use extra it'll boost the taste nicely.

Posted by Ted at August 4, 2005 04:52 AM | TrackBack
Category: Recipes