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Orange Drop Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Grace Nevils PHOTO BY: pomplemousse

"Shared by Grace Nevlis of Steubenville, Ohio, This recipe comes from a nursing home where she worked, so it makes a big batch. The cookie's delicate citrus flavor was loved by all."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 6 stars. This recipe average a 4.7 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  35 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, orange juice and peel. Combine the flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 12-14 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by pomplemousse
Very good cake like cookie. The orange flavor isn't distinct until they are cool. I did add... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 31, 2007 by Lynda M.
These are delicious and the ingredients are ones I usually have on hand. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by PROFCHRIS1
Excellent cookie. I added an additional tablespoon of grated rind. Good flavor; cake-like cookie. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2006 by SEEUSCULLY
I absolutely love these cookies. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by tunderkircher
These are so easy and they really are tasty. I used them in my christmas tins which had a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2006 by Erica323
These were very good. Tasted like a slightly cakey sugar cookie with slight orange flavor. MORE


 
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