These little bites of spring
are flavored with orange and sour cream for an elegant cookie
for any occasion.
Orange Drop
Cookies
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, divided use
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
1/3 cup orange juice
1 large egg
1 tablespoon finely grated orange peel
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 cups sifted powdered sugar
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon finely grated orange peel
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Lightly grease a baking sheet; set aside.
Cookies: In a large mixing
bowl, cream butter until fluffy; stir in half of flour. Mix thoroughly.
Stir in sugar, sour cream, orange juice, egg, orange peel, baking
powder and salt; mix well. Stir in remaining half of flour to
combine.
Drop by teaspoonfuls 2
inches apart onto prepared baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes
or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
Icing: Mix powdered sugar,
orange juice, butter and orange peel in a medium mixing bowl.
Beat until smooth. Spread evenly on cookies.
