Orange Drop Cookies

2/3 C. Crisco
3/4 C. sugar
1 egg
1/2 c. orange juice (fresh-squeezed)
2 Tbsp. orange rind
2 C. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Orange Butter Icing:
2 C. sifted powdered sugar
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
about 2 Tbsp. orange juice

Mix Crisco, sugar and egg. Stir in orange rind and juice. Measure flour. Sift and blend in other dry ingredients. Stir in with shortening mixture. Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 8 to 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Frost with Orange Butter Icing.
Makes 3-1/2 dozen.

Orange Butter Icing: Blend powdered sugar and melted butter; stir in orange rind and orange juice until smooth.

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