Orange - Fig Drops

Directions

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   FOR COOKIES: In a mixing bowl, beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium high speed for 30 seconds.
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   Add the cinnamon, orange peel, and baking soda; beat until combined.
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   Beat in the egg, honey and orange juice or milk till combined.
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   Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
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   Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.
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   Stir in figs, dates or raisins.
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   Drop dough by rounded teaspoons 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheets.
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   Bake in a preheated 350F oven for 10-12 minutes, or till lightly browned.
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   Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.
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    FOR ICING: In a small mixing bowl, stir together powdered sugar and enough of the orange juice to make an icing of drizzling consistency.
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    Drizzle cookies with icing.