Orange Cookies III
Orange Cookies III might be just the dessert you are searching for. One serving contains 113 calories, 1g of protein, and 4g of fat. This vegetarian recipe serves 72. A mixture of baking powder, shortening, sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease or line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Beat the shortening, white sugar and eggs together until light and fluffy. Beat in the buttermilk, orange juice and grated orange zest.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir the flour into the shortening mixture and mix until combined. Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes. While still warm spread with orange icing.
Combine the butter or margarine, confectioners' sugar and orange juice concentrate and beat until smooth.
Add more orange juice concentrate if necessary to reach the desired consistency.