Church Lady Orange Cookies Recipe

Name: Church Lady Orange Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 egg; 1 large fresh orange; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup milk or buttermilk; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 3 cups white whole wheat flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 cups powdered (confectioner's) sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3 teaspoons milk

Servings: persons

1 cup sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 large fresh orange
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk or buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 cups white whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups powdered (confectioner's) sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3 teaspoons milk

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Zest and juice orange, divide into two halves.
3
Cream sugar and shortening with kitchenaid or hand mixer.
4
Add egg and vanilla. Mix very well.
5
Pour in half of an orange juice and zest and milk. Mix.
6
In a separate bowl, stir together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt.
7
Gently stir together flour mixture with creamed mixture. Do not over mix.
8
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a silpat or parchment lined cookie sheet.
9
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly brown.
10
Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar, orange juice and rind and vanilla. Add milk or water by half teaspoonfuls until icing is thick but spreadable.
11
Remove cookies from oven and allow to cool.
12
Spread icing over the top half of the cookie.

1017

kcal

Calories

Fat

210

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 egg, 1 large fresh orange, and more.

Yes, Church Lady 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.

Church Lady Orange Cookies

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