Basil Orange Cookies

Name: Basil Orange Cookies
Ingredients: COOKIES; 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar; 1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening; 2 large eggs; 1 cup milk; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 2/3 cup orange juice; 3 tablespoons grated orange rind; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 cup dried basil; FROSTING; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 2 -3 tablespoons milk; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 teaspoon orange extract; chopped pistachio nut, for garnish

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Ingredients

COOKIES
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 1/2 cups vegetable shortening
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup orange juice
3 tablespoons grated orange rind
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup dried basil
FROSTING
2 cups powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
2 -3 tablespoons milk
1 pinch salt
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
chopped pistachio nut, for garnish

Directions

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["Preheat oven to 350*.", "in a large mixing bowl, cream the granulated sugar and the shortening for 3 minutes.", "add the eggs and continue beting until blended.", "add the milk, mixing thoroughly.", "sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.", "add to the mixture.", "add the juice, rind and vanilla.", "then stir in the basil by hand.", "drop by heaping tspfuls onto greased cookie sheet, approximately 2\" apart.""