oven: 400 degrees F 1 1/3 cup shortening, part butter 1 1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs 3/4 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed 1/4 cup water 4 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt mix shortening, sugar and eggs. stir in orange juice and water. sift together dry ingredients and mix into other ingredients. drop rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheet. bake 8-10 minutes. makes about 8 dozen cookies. these cookies are good plain, especially when warm, or can be frosted with orange frosting: beat until smooth: 2 cups sifted powdered sugar 2 tablespoons melted butter 1 tablespoon thawed frozen orange juice concentrate 1 tablespoon water ( or 1 tablespoon orange juice plus 1 tablespoon grated orange rind ) add more water or powdered sugar for desired consistency
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