Angie’s Orange Sugar Cookies

Cream together:

2/3 c shortening
¾ cup sugar
½ teaspoon grated orange peel (one whole orange)
½ t vanilla

Add 1 egg that has been beaten until it is fluffy.

Stir in:
2 teaspoons milk
2 teaspoons orange juice

Blend in:
2 cups flour
1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Chill for at least one hour.

Bake @ 375 degrees for 6 to 8 minutes. Allow to cool and then frost.

Frosting:

2 cups powdered sugar
a little shortening (couple tablespoons)
a little vanilla or almond flavoring

Add a little milk at a time to slowly make the frosting.