• 1 1/4 cups sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening (may be 1/2 margarine, for shortening, Mom used Crisco)
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• Grated rind & juice of one orange
• 1 cup sour milk (necessary for tenderness)
• 1 tsp. soda
• 2 tsp. baking powder
• 3 cups flour

Cream sugar with shortening. Add remaining ingredients in order given & beat well.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake at 350 degrees until edges are lightly browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from pan & cool on rack. Frost when cool.
FROSTING:

Mix 2 cups powdered sugar, 2 Tblsp. butter & 2 to 3 Tblsp. orange juice. If too runny, add more powdered sugar, if too thick to spread, add a tiny bit of orange juice until the right consistency.

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