Soft Orange Marmalade Cookies

By carvalhohm

Ingredients

• FROSTING:
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
• 1/2 cup orange marmalade
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 3 cups confectioners' sugar

Preparation

Step 1

In large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine sour cream and orange marmalade; set aside. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream mixture and mix well.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

For frosting, in small bowl, combine butter and marmalade. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until blended. Frost cookies.