Orange Drop Cookies I

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and baking powder. Set aside. (2 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the orange zest and vanilla extract. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between cookies. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown. (15 minutes)

Recipe View Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

Recipe View To make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, softened butter, and orange juice until smooth. Add more orange juice, 1 teaspoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Once the cookies are completely cool, drizzle or spread the glaze over the tops. Let the glaze set before serving. (20 minutes)