Frosted Orange Cookies

ratherbeswimmin''s Note:

A lovely wedding shower/baby shower cookie.

• Total Time: 51 mins
• Prep Time: 35 mins
• Cook Time: 16 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 102 cookies

• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (8 ounce) carton sour cream
• 2 tablespoons grated orange rind
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Orange Glaze

• 1 (16 ounce) package powdered sugar, sifted
• 2 tablespoons grated orange rind
• 5 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions:

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat until smooth and creamy.
2. Add orange rind and juice; beat well.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well.
4. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets; bake at 350 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until edges just begin to brown.
5. Cool on wire racks.
6. Spread tops of cookies with orange glaze.
7. Orange Glaze: Combine all ingredients; beat until smooth.

Reviews

[ChipotleChick]

These are fantastic! I just made them. I had to halve the recipe due to lack of flour in my pantry. I used fresh orange rind and juice. The flavor is outstanding, and the texture of them is wonderful! I will definitely make these again!

[The Crazy Chef]

Loved these. Very light cookie. These aren't real rich and sweet like some, but are high in flavor and taste. Perfect with iced tea in the summertime!

[monday night gal]

Even the picky Teenagers couldn't get enough! For an extra fun taste use "orange-flavored" craisins.