Jenna Andrews's Orange Cookies

skill level

Easy

time

30-60min

servings

Over 12

cost

Contributed by : Jenna Andrews

Jenna Andrews from Canton, Michigan shared one of her favorite cookie recipes with The Chew for their cookie swap. We loved it and so will you.

things you'll need.

ingredients

kitchenware

step by step directions. We've Made Cooking As Easy As 1-2-3!

step 1

ingredients

instructions FOR THE COOKIES: Heat oven to 375 degrees F and grease cookie sheets.
step 2

ingredients 2 cup granulated sugar
1 cup shortening

instructions Cream shortening and sugar.
step 3

ingredients 2 eggs

instructions Mix in eggs.
step 4

ingredients 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup sour cream

instructions Add vanilla and sour cream. Set aside.
step 5

ingredients 5 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon baking powder

instructions Sift together flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Slowly add to creamed mixture.
step 6

ingredients 2 tablespoon orange zest
3/4 cup orange juice concentrate (thawed)

instructions Stir in ¾ cup of the orange juice concentrate and 2 tablespoons of the orange zest.
step 7

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instructions Spoon onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 9 minutes.
step 8

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instructions Place cookies on wire racks to cool. Ice them when they are cool.
step 9

ingredients 1 teaspoon orange zest
1/4 cup orange juice concentrate (thawed)
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup melted butter
3 cup powdered sugar or more as needed

instructions FOR THE ICING: Mix together remaining ingredients. You may have to alter the amount of powdered sugar to make icing the right consistency.

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