GRANDMA BRUBAKER'S ORANGE COOKIES

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At least two generations of my family have enjoyed the recipe for these delicate orange-flavored cookies. -Sheri DeBolt, Huntington, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup shortening
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs, separated, room temperature
1 cup buttermilk
5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons baking soda
Pinch salt
Juice and grated zest of 2 medium navel oranges
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg yolks and buttermilk. Sift together flour, baking powder, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice and zest. Add egg whites and beat until smooth. , Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets. Bake until set, about 10 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., For icing, combine all ingredients and beat until smooth. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 58mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Egnecia Abel
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These cookies are the best! I've tried many different orange cookie recipes, but this one is by far my favorite.


Kaiyum Khan
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I made these cookies last night and they were a huge hit! My family loved them.


Zaki Boy
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These cookies are delicious! The orange flavor is subtle and not overpowering.


Viral AFD
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I've been making these cookies for years and they're always a favorite. They're so soft and chewy, and the orange flavor is just perfect.


Niyes Chy
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These cookies are easy to make and always turn out great. I highly recommend them!


Njay Norez
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I'm not a big fan of orange-flavored desserts, but these cookies changed my mind. They're so good!


Blessing Enya
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion. I've made them for parties, potlucks, and even just to enjoy with my family.


Lindokuhle Mpofu
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I love the orange flavor in these cookies. It's so refreshing and zesty.


Prince Koushik
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Grandma Brubaker's Orange Cookies are a classic for a reason! They're simple to make and always turn out delicious.


Patience Chineyere
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're so soft and chewy, with just the right amount of orange flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.