Frosted Orange Cookies

By á-46412

I use this recipe for my cookie trays. This was from Pam.

Ingredients

• 2 medium navel oranges
• 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup milk ( I use almond for me but not for Chrissy she has allergy )
• 2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 - 1/2 cups powder sugar
• 1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted

Preparation

Step 1

With a sharp knife, score each orange into quarters, remove peel, use knife to remove white pith from peel and fruit, discard. Quarter oranges and place in a blender. Add peel, cover and process until smooth ( should measure 3/4 cup ) ( Used my ninja )
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in milk and 6 tablespoons of the orange mixture. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. add to creamed mixture until blended. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto a greased baking sheet ( I used parchment paper, did not grease ) Bake at 350 for 10 - 13 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
For Frosting : In a mixing bowl combine powder sugar, butter and enough of the remaining orange mixture to achieve spreading consistency. Frost cookies
Freezes well..