Sunshine Orange Cookies Recipe

Name: Sunshine Orange Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookies; 2/3 cup shortening; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 egg; 1/2 cup orange juice concentrate; 2 tablespoons orange zest; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; Frosting; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 -2 tablespoon orange juice concentrate; 1 -2 teaspoon orange zest; 1 cup milk (approximately); 4 cups powdered sugar

Servings: persons

Cookies
2/3 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup orange juice concentrate
2 tablespoons orange zest
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
Frosting
1 cup butter, softened
1 -2 tablespoon orange juice concentrate
1 -2 teaspoon orange zest
1 cup milk (approximately)
4 cups powdered sugar

1
Cream shortening and sugar.
2
Add rest of ingredients and mix well.
3
Drop by rounded spoonfuls on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 400* for 8-10 minutes or until just barely browned around the rim. Allow to cool; then frost.
4
***Frosting***.
5
Cream sugar and butter together.
6
Add orange juice and zest; blend well. I start with the smaller amount than add more to increase orange flavor to desired level.
7
Add milk a little at a time until frosting is spreadable.

1350

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookies, 2/3 cup shortening, 3/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Sunshine 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.

Sunshine Orange Cookies

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