Orange Refrigerator Cookies

Name: Orange Refrigerator Cookies
Ingredients: 1 c. butter; 1/2 c. white sugar; 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 egg, beaten; 1 Tbsp. grated orange rind; 3 Tbsp. orange juice or 1/4 tsp. orange extract; 2 3/4 c. sifted flour; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. soda

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

1 c. butter
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
3 Tbsp. orange juice or 1/4 tsp. orange extract
2 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. soda

Directions

1

Cream the butter and sugar together.
2

Add the egg and the orange rind and juice or extract.
3

Beat vigorously.
4

Then add the dry ingredients, sifted together.
5

Shape into two rolls and cover with wax paper.
6

Chill thoroughly.
7

Slice one-fourth-inch thick. Bake in a hot oven, 400°, for about ten minutes.
8

Makes about thirty cookies.
9

(These are good decorated with icing, fruit or nuts.)