Orange Cookies Recipe

Name: Orange Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1 ½ cups sugar; 1 cup buttermilk; 3 eggs; ⅔ cup orange juice; 4 ½ teaspoons orange zest; 3 -3 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 4 ¼ cups powdered sugar; ¼ teaspoon orange extract; 13-½ cup orange juice

Servings: persons

1 cup shortening
1 ½ cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
3 eggs
⅔ cup orange juice
4 ½ teaspoons orange zest
3 -3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
4 ¼ cups powdered sugar
¼ teaspoon orange extract
13-½ cup orange juice

1
In a mixing bowl,cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add the buttermilk,eggs,orange juice and peel.
3
Combine the dry ingredients,graduallu add to the creamed mixture.
4
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet.
5
Bake at 375 for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
6
Remover to wire racks to cool.
7
For Icing: Combine the powdered sugar,orange extract and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency.
8
Spread over cooled cookies.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup shortening, 1 ½ cups sugar, 1 cup buttermilk, 3 eggs, and more.

Yes, 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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