Orange Peel Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Tina Brobst

"This recipe was handed down from my great grandmother. These cookies go great with tea."

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Original recipe yield 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups white sugar
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
1 whole orange with peel - chopped, seeded and puree

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (205 degrees C).
Combine the shortening and the sugar and mix until light. Stir in the vanilla, milk and ground orange. Add the flour, baking powder, and the baking soda. Mix until combined. Let dough sit for 15 minutes then drop teaspoon sized drops onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for about 7 to 10 minutes or until done.

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Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2003 by PPK

A nice fresh cake cookie, but after baking 1st batch I added some nuts. May try part... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2007 by MommyC

I tried this recipe because it sounded so different. But unfortunately we didn't love it. ... MORE

Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2006 by Gigi

I like this recipe. I've made this a couple times and the yield is somewhere between 10-12... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2006 by LEENERS81

Honestly one of the best cookies I've ever made (and I've made a lot!). Would be excellent... MORE

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Nutritional Information

Orange Peel Cookies

Servings Per Recipe: 18

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 272