Categories: Cookies, Dessert

Ingredients

• 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.

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