Orange Cookies

ORANGE COOKIES

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup sour cream

2 eggs

4 cups flour

1 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

2/3 cup orange juice

3 TBS. orange zest

Preheat oven to 375. Beat sugar and butter until fluffy. Add sour cream and eggs; beat well. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and orange juice and orange zest. Blend well. Drop by spoon on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Remove from cookie sheet immediately and cool.

ORANGE FROSTING

1/4 cup softened butter

2 cups powdered sugar

1 TBS. orange zest

2-3 TBS. orange juice

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients; beat until smooth. Frost WARM cookies.

(recipe from Lisa Jensen, picture from here.)