Basil Orange Cookies Recipe

Name: Basil Orange Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: COOKIES; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening; 2 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup dried basil; FROSTING; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 2 -3 tablespoons milk; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; chopped pistachio nut, for garnish

Servings: persons

COOKIES
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup dried basil
FROSTING
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 -3 tablespoons milk
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
chopped pistachio nut, for garnish

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["Preheat oven to 350*.", "in a large mixing bowl, cream the granulated sugar and the shortening for 3 minutes.", "add the eggs and continue beting until blended.", "add the milk, mixing thoroughly.", "sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.", "add to the mixture.", "add the juice, rind and vanilla.", "then stir in the basil by hand.", "drop by heaping tspfuls onto greased cookie sheet, approximately 2"" apart.", "bake for 10-12 minutes or until the top springs back when touched with your finger.", "remove to wire rack to cool.", "to make the frosting, combine all the ingredients except the pistachio nuts in a mixing bowl.and beat until smooth --", "the frosting should be rather thick, add more sugar as needed.", "spread a generous smear of frosting on each cookie and sprinkle on some pistachio nuts.", "pack the cookies in tins or plastic containers, using wax paper to serperate layers -- ."]

1264

kcal

Calories

Fat

262

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: COOKIES, 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, 1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening, 2 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Basil Orange Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Basil Orange Cookies

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