Orange Cookies

When your husband comes home with a 25 lb bag of oranges, what do you do with them? Juice them (used about half of the bag for juice), eat them (of course), share them (about once a month I'm going try to send some to a family member/friend). Then if you still have some left over, use them in your cooking.

Yesterday, I had a desire to bake something yummy. I didn't want to have go to the store to make something, so I went through my cookbooks to find a yummy treat to make with what I have on hand.  What did I discover Orange Cookies! Yummy, yummy Orange Cookies! Even Tracy liked them.

Orange Cookies
(Makes about 2 dozen)

• 2/3 c. shortening
• 3/4 c. sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 c. orange juice
• 1 Tbsp. orange zest
• 2 c. flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Mix shortening, sugar and egg. Stir in juice and zest. Blend in dry ingredients. Drop onto cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes at 350 degrees.

Frosting:

• 2 c. powdered sugar
• 1/2 Tbsp. orange zest
• 2 Tbsp. butter, soften
• 2 Tbsp. orange juice

Mix all ingredients. Spread on cooled cookies.