Nana’s Favorite Orange Drop Cookies

Pre Heat Oven to 400 degrees

Grate orange peel for 3 Tbls

In mixer on low combine granulated Sugar, Shortening, 2 Tbls Orange Peel, 1/2 Cup Orange Juice and Egg – blend well, about 2 minutes.

Mix on low, slowly adding flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt – blend well, scraping sides for 1 to 2 minutes.

Drop by rounded teaspoons (about walnut sized) onto nonstick or greased cookie sheets.

Bake until edges are light brown, about 8 minutes.

Cool and Frost
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Orange Drop Frosting

Mix 2 Cups powdered sugar with 2 Tbls softened butter. Mix in 1 Tbls grated orange peel, and slowly add up to 2 Tbls orange juice, until spreading consistency.