Iced Orange Xmas Cookies Recipe

Name: Iced Orange Xmas Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; ½ cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; ¼ cup orange juice; 2 tablespoons butter, melted (no substitutes)

Servings: persons

½ cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
½ cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter, melted (no substitutes)

1
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
3
Beat in orange juice and peel.
4
Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture.
5
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in.
6
apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
7
Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 min, or until edges begin to brown.
8
Remove to wire racks to cool.
9
To make icing, in a small bowl, combine icing ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled cookies.

1000

kcal

Calories

Fat

214

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup shortening, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, ½ cup orange juice, and more.

Yes, Iced Orange Xmas 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.

Iced Orange Xmas Cookies

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