Frosted Orange Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Orange Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup shortening; 2 eggs, beaten; 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Orange Glaze; 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 5 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 cup shortening
2 eggs, beaten
1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
3 tablespoons orange juice
4 cups all-purpose flour, plus
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Orange Glaze
1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
5 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat until smooth and creamy.
2
Add orange rind and juice; beat well.
3
Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well.
4
Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets; bake at 350 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until edges just begin to brown.
5
Cool on wire racks.
6
Spread tops of cookies with orange glaze.
7
Orange Glaze: Combine all ingredients; beat until smooth.

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

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups sugar, 1 cup shortening, 2 eggs, beaten, 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream, and more.

Yes, Frosted 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.

Frosted Orange Cookies

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