Orange Snowdrops Recipe

"This recipe is from "The Better Homes and Gardens Complete Book of Baking". It is one of my favorites. They are very soft and yummy! They have a delicious strong fresh orange flavor. I love the icing on them. Try these! "

Original is 36 servings

Metric US

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Nutritional

Serving Size: 1 (33.1 g)
Calories 136.8
Total Fat - 5.8 g
Saturated Fat - 1.1 g
Cholesterol - 4.9 mg
Sodium - 39.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate - 20.6 g
Dietary Fiber - 0.2 g
Sugars - 15 g
Protein - 1 g
Calcium - 3.9 mg
Iron - 0.1 mg
Vitamin C - 7.2 mg
Thiamin - 0 mg

Step by Step Method

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375F. In large mixing bowl beat butter and shortening on medium to high for 30 seconds, or until softened.

Step 2

Add powdered sugar and baking soda and beat until combined.

Step 3

Beat in egg, orange juice concentrate, and vanilla until combined.

Step 4

Mix in flour until combined.

Step 5

Drop by a rounded tablespoon 2-inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.

Step 6

Bake at 375F for 8 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on cookie sheets for 1 minute. Transfer to wire rack and cool completely.

Step 7

Combine all the icing ingredients in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth. Adjust powdered sugar amount until proper spreading consistency. Spread icing on completely cooled cookies.