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Orange Drops




Source of Recipe


by Millie, from Tasty Holiday Treats


Recipe Link: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-fdcooking&msg=10095.336

List of Ingredients




COOKIES:
1/2 C butter, softened
3/4 C sifted confectioners sugar
1 egg
1 tsp dried grated orange peel
1 tsp orange extract
1 3/4 C all-purpose flour

ICING:
2 1/2 C sifted confectioners’ sugar
5 T milk
Orange paste food coloring

Recipe



For cookies, cream butter & sugar in a med bowl til fluffy. Add egg, orange peel, and extract; beat until smooth. Gradually add flour; stir until soft dough forms. Divide dough in 1/2; shape into a 12" long roll. Wrap in plastic wrap & refrigerate 1hr.

Preheat oven to 325°

Cut dough into 1/2" thick slices.

Transfer to a greased baking sheet. Bake 12~15 min's or til light brown on bottoms.

Transfer to wire racks w/waxed paper underneath to cool completely.

FOR ICING: Stir together sugar & milk in a small bowl til smooth. Tint icing orange. Use a fork to dip cookies in icing; return to wire rack. Allow icing to harden. Store in an airtight container.

Yield: 4 doz

TO PRESENT:
Make a "carrot bag" using clear cellophane rolled into a "cone shape." Use transparent tape to secure. Fill bag w/cookies. Tie up the top of bag w/green curling ribbon n' trim top of "bag."