Orange Cookies
Ingredients
1 medium orange
1/2 C. shortening
2 Tbsp. granulated sugar replacement, or granulated fructose
1 egg
2 C. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 C. buttermilk
Cooking Instructions
Juice and grate the rind of the orange; remove seeds from the juice. Cream together shortening and sugar replacement. Add egg, orange juice and grated orange rind, beating until light and fluffy. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in sifter; add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture. Stir to blend. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets, 2 to 3 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes.
"Go then, eat your bread in happiness and drink your wine with a cheerful heart; for God has already approved your works." (Ecclesiastes 9:7)
