Gretchens Boyfriend's Orange Cookies Recipe

Name: Gretchens Boyfriend's Orange Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 ½ cups sugar; 2 eggs; ⅓ cup orange juice (fresh works best, 2 oranges); 1 cup buttermilk; 4 cups flour; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 2 -4 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed (optional); ¼ cup orange juice; powdered sugar; 1 orange, rind of

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 ½ cups sugar
2 eggs
⅓ cup orange juice (fresh works best, 2 oranges)
1 cup buttermilk
4 cups flour
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
2 -4 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed (optional)
¼ cup orange juice
powdered sugar
1 orange, rind of

1
Mix the shortening, sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
2
Add the remaining wet ingredients.
3
Mix all the dry ingredients and add them.
4
Drop by spoonful cookie sheet and bake at 350F fors 8-10 minutes.
5
Should be cake like.
6
Add a light glaze of powered sugar OJ and orange rind on these after they are cool.
7
Mix the juice and rind together, adding the powdered sugar until you get the consistency your looking for.
8
** Can sub regular milk plus 1 tbsp vinegar for buttermilk if don't have any.

1258

kcal

Calories

Fat

181

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 shortening, 1 ½ cups sugar, 2 eggs, ⅓ cup orange juice (fresh works best, 2 oranges), and more.

Yes, Gretchens Boyfriend's 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.

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