Orange Cookies (Grandma Shepard)

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An old family recipe, from Josephine Bowles Shepard, 1894-1966.

20 minutes Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes

1283 calories per serving view nutrition facts

3 dozen suggest servings

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Ingredients

1	cup	vegetable shortening	solid, not liquid
1	teaspoon	baking soda
2	cups	sugar
1	pinch	salt
2	large	eggs
1	teaspoons	baking powder	heaping
1	cup	sour milk
4	cups	flour, all-purpose
1	medium	orange	juice and grated rind
1	tablespoon	butter	melted
1	medium	orange	juiced and grated rind
3	cups	powdered sugar

Directions

In a large mixing bowl, cream the Crisco® and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs slowly until blended well. Add sour milk and orange juice. (If sour milk is not available, mix 1 t vinegar with 1 c milk.)

Separately, mix baking soda, salt, baking powder and flour. Add mixture slowly to batter, mixing well.

Drop a heaping tablespoon for each cookie, onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12 min.

Cool on a wire rack.

Should make about 3 dozen cookies.

For icing, put melted butter in bowl and add powdered sugar. Mix together. Add grated rind. Slowly add orange juice until a very thick consistency is reached.

NOTE: for icing try 2 tablespoons softened butter 1 tablespoon grated orange peel 4 cups sifted confectioner's sugar 2 tablesppons orange juice.

In small bowl of electric mixer, combine all ingredients. Beat at medium speed until smooth and easy to spread. If too thick, add a little more orange juice.

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My girlfriend has the same exact recipe she gave to me that has been in her Family for generations. The flavor is outstanding and they do not last long in my house!
over 4 years ago by blondiebt

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 406g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1283 6% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.0g	12%
Saturated Fat 4.0g	18%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 118mg	39%
Sodium 221mg	9%
Total Carbohydrate 288.0g	96%
Dietary Fiber 3.0g	14%
Sugars 192.0g
Protein 18.0g	36%

Vitamin A	6%		Vitamin C	0%
Calcium	13%		Iron	35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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