Orange Sugar Cookies

Name: Orange Sugar Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup shortening; 2 cups white sugar; 3 eggs; 1 tablespoon orange zest; 3/8 cup orange juice; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt

9 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
3 eggs
1 tablespoon orange zest
3/8 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the orange juice, vanilla and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt, stir into the creamed mixture until well blended. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
2

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters or stamps. Place cookies 1 inch apart onto an unprepared cookie sheet.
3

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.