Orange Drops

This is a drop cookie recipe that my Grandmother and Mother made. I continue to make it to this day! Great with coffee in the morning too!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• Dry Ingredients

• 2  cups flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt (I use kosher)

• Wet Ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup shortening
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 2  tablespoons orange zest
• 1⁄2 cup  orange juice (I use freshly squeezed)

• Icing

• 2 1⁄2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1⁄2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons  orange juice (I use freshly squeezed, sometimes I have to add a bit more)
• 2  teaspoons orange zest

Directions

1. Combine the dry ingredients and set aside.
2. Mix wet ingredients in a stand mixer (or hand-held mixer).
3. Mix in the dry ingredients with the wet.
4. Drop the cookies using a small scoop and bake at 400 degrees F for 8-10 minutes.
5. Mix up the icing and, once the cookies are cooled, ice and enjoy!