COOKIES MADE WITH SHORTENING RECIPES

Name: Orange Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 12 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 1-1/2 cups sugar; 1 cup buttermilk; 3 large eggs; 2/3 cup orange juice; 4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest; 3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; ICING:; 4-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 teaspoon orange extract; 1/3 to 1/2 cup orange juice

ORANGE COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT - TASTE OF HOME

Orange Cookies Recipe: How to Make It - Taste of Home image

Dozens of these citrusy delights travel along with me to the school and church functions I attend during the holidays. The abundant orange flavor is refreshing.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 30 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Yield about 12 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1-1/2 cups sugar
1 cup buttermilk
3 large eggs
2/3 cup orange juice
4-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 to 3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
ICING:
4-1/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 teaspoon orange extract
1/3 to 1/2 cup orange juice

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the buttermilk, eggs, orange juice and zest. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. , For icing, combine the confectioners' sugar, orange extract and enough orange juice to achieve desired consistency. Spread over cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93 calories, FatContent 3g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 9mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 29mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

ITALIAN SPRINKLE COOKIES RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT

Italian Sprinkle Cookies Recipe: How to Make It image

Of all the Italian cookie recipes I make, this is my favorite. These sprinkle cookies take some time, but, believe me, they are well worth it! My husband and I used to operate an Italian American restaurant, and this recipe goes back generations. —Gloria Cracchiolo, Newburgh, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 25 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Yield about 7 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

6 large eggs, room temperature
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup shortening
3 teaspoons almond extract
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
GLAZE:
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup warm 2% milk
1 teaspoon almond extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Colored sprinkles

Steps:

Using a heavy-duty mixer, beat eggs on high speed until light and foamy, about 5 minutes; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, confectioners' sugar and baking powder; on low speed, gradually beat in shortening and extracts until mixture resembles fine crumbs. Gradually add beaten eggs (dough will be stiff). , Roll dough into 1-in. balls. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes (tops of the cookies will not brown, but bottoms should brown slightly). , Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, milk and extracts until smooth. As soon as cookies are removed from the oven, quickly dip 2 or 3 at a time into glaze. Remove with a slotted spoon or tongs; place on wire racks to drain. Immediately top with sprinkles. Let dry for 24 hours before storing in airtight containers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, FatContent 3g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 13mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 49mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, FiberContent 0 fiber), ProteinContent 1g protein.

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