Orange Cookies


My Mom used to make these when I was a kid. I am not a big orange fan in general but these are incredible. It's a little different recipe, but my Mom and sister said it's really good. I thought I would share it.


• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 eggs
• 1 (6 ounce) can orange juice concentrate, thawed, divided
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons grated orange peel
• FROSTING:
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 tablespoon butter, softened
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
• 1 tablespoon reserved orange juice concentrate
• 2 tablespoons milk
Directions
1. In a large mixing bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add sour cream and eggs. Beat until well blended. Reserve 1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate for frosting. Add the remaining concentrate with combined dry ingredients to the creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in orange peel.
2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for about 10 minutes or until edges just begin to brown. Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
3. In a small mixing bowl, combine all ingredients until smooth. Spread a small amount over each cookie.

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