Mary's Orange Drop Cookies Recipe

Name: Mary's Orange Drop Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ⅔ cup shortening; ¾ cup sugar; 1 egg; ½ cup orange juice concentrate; 2 tablespoons grated orange rind; 2 cups flour; ½ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 2 cups powdered sugar; 2 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon grated orange rind; 2 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

⅔ cup shortening
¾ cup sugar
1 egg
½ cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons grated orange rind
2 cups flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon grated orange rind
2 tablespoons orange juice

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Mix shortening, sugar and egg.
3
Stir in orange juice and rind.
4
Blend dry ingredients; stir in .
5
Drop rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
6
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
7
Frost with orange butter icing: blend powdered sugar and butter.
8
Stir in orange rind and orange juice until smooth.

705

kcal

Calories

Fat

150

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: ⅔ cup shortening, ¾ cup sugar, 1 egg, ½ cup orange juice concentrate, and more.

Yes, Mary's Orange Drop 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.

Mary's Orange Drop Cookies

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