Calendula Drop Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. 2
   Lightly grease 2 cookie sheets.
3. 3
   Rinse flowers and pull off petals, set aside.
4. 4
   In a bowl, cream butter, sugar and orange rind till fluffy.
5. 5
   Add orange juice concentrate and vanilla.
6. 6
   Mix in eggs, stirring till blended.
7. 7
   Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
8. 8
   Blend calendula petals and dry ingredients into creamed mixture.
9. 9
   Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
10. 10
    Press an almond half on top of each.
11. 11
    Bake 12-15 minutes.