Orange Cookies

Name: Orange Cookies
Ingredients: 1 medium orange; 1/2 c. (125 ml) shortening; 2 Tbsp. (30 ml) granulated sugar replacement or granulated fructose; 1 egg; 2 c. (500 ml) flour; 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) baking powder; 1/2 tsp. (2 ml) baking soda; 1/4 tsp. (1 ml) salt; 1/2 c. (125 ml) buttermilk

9 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 medium orange
1/2 c. (125 ml) shortening
2 Tbsp. (30 ml) granulated sugar replacement or granulated fructose
1 egg
2 c. (500 ml) flour
1/2 tsp. (2 ml) baking powder
1/2 tsp. (2 ml) baking soda
1/4 tsp. (1 ml) salt
1/2 c. (125 ml) buttermilk

Directions

1

Juice and grate the rind of the orange; remove seeds from the juice.
2

Cream together shortening and sugar replacement.
3

Add egg, orange juice and grated orange rind, beating until light and fluffy.
4

Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in sifter and add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture. Stir to blend.
5

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets 2 to 3-inch (5 to 7 cm) apart.
6

Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 10 to 12 minutes.
7

Yield: 60 cookies.