Ashley's Orange Cookies

This sweet treat is a family favorite at Christmas, but with the crisp citrus notes, it is satisfying all year long.

Ingredient List

• 2 Cups sugar
• 2 Crimson Moon Farm eggs
• 1 Cup butter or shortening
• 1 Cup sour milk or sour cream
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 5 Cups flour
• 1-2 Oranges
• *Optional* The remaining ingredients are for the buttercream frosting (We don't always bother because we like them just as much without the frosting.)
• 1 Pound confectioners sugar
• ½ Cup butter
• 3-4 Tbsp milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment Needed

• Mixer
• Cookie sheet

How To Prepare

Juice the orange and grate the rind. You will need about ½ cup of juice.

In the mixer, combine the butter/shortening, orange juice and zest, sugar, eggs, milk/sour cream, baking powder, and baking soda. Mix well.

Add the flour a little at a time and beat until smooth.

Preheat oven to 350℉ and grease your cookie sheets.

Drop the dough on the sheets with a tablespoon. Bake at 350℉ for 10-12 minutes until edges are brown.

*Optional* In a second bowl, combine confectioners sugar, ½ cup butter(softened), milk, vanilla, and orange zest.

Mix until smooth adding orange juice until desired consistency is reached.

Frost the cookies while still warm.