tangy orange cookies
Randomly came across this the other day...and just had to try them! Am I ever glad I did...The oranginess is amazing! And it has coconut which is awesome!
prep time
cook time
method
Bake
yield
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1/4 cup shortening, butter flavor
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 - egg
- 3 tablespoons orange juice, thawed concentrate
- 1 cup coconut
- FROSTING:
- 2 tablespoons orange juice, thawed concentrate
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup powdered sugar
How To Make tangy orange cookies
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Step 1Sift together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. Cream butter, shortening and sugar in mixing bowl, add egg and beat well. Blend in dry ingredients gradually. Mix thoroughly, add orange juice concentrate and coconut, mix well. Drop by teaspoonful onto cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 12-13 minutes. Frost while warm.
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Step 2Frosting...Mix together orange juice, water and powdered sugar and blend well. Drizzle over cookies while still warm.
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Step 3*I think these would be good with slivered almonds added. *I also think they would be good with 1 tsp of almond flavoring then too. *If you'd rather have just a hint of orange, use orange juice instead of the orange juice concentrate.
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Category:
Cookies
Category:
Fruit Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Method:
Bake
Culture:
American
Ingredient:
Sugar
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