Recipe

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• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 (8 oz) carton sour cream
• 2 tbsp grated orange rind
• 3 tbsp orange juice
• 4 cups all-purpose flour , plus
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 (16 oz) package powdered sugar , sifted
• 2 tbsp grated orange rind
• 5 tbsp orange juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl; beat until smooth and creamy.
• 2 Add orange rind and juice; beat well.
• 3 Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, beating well.
• 4 Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets; bake at 350 degrees for 14-16 minutes or until edges just begin to brown.
• 5 Cool on wire racks.
• 6 Spread tops of cookies with orange glaze.
• 7 Orange Glaze: Combine all ingredients; beat until smooth.