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Orange Cookies Mom Cecilia

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2/3 c shortening
1 c sugar
2 eggs slightly beaten
1 tbsp grated orange peel
2-1/4 c sifted cake flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 c orange juice
1/2 c chopped nuts

Cream together shortening and sugar.
combine eggs, creamed mixture and orange peel.
sift together flour, salt and baking soda.
Add to creamed mixture alternately with orange juice; mix until well blended. Add nuts
Drop by tablespoonfuls about 2" apart onto greased baking sheet.
Bake in moderate over (375) 10 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove cookies and cool on rack. Makes 3 dozen.

Orange Icing: Blend together 2-1/2 tblsp. butter or regular margarine and 1-1/2 c sifted confectioners sugar. Stir in 1-1/2 tblsp orange juice and 2 tsp. grated orange peel. Blend until smooth.
These are yummmy
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