Sugar Cookies 12/01 #600

Categories:
cookies

1 cup oleo
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoon orange juice
3 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon orange rind; grated
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla ----ICING----
4 teaspoon dried egg whites
1/4 cup water
3 cup confectioners sugar

Cream butter and sugar in a mixer. Add eggs, orange juice, rind and vanilla. Sift flour, salt and baking soda, then add to the creamed mixture. Chill overnight. Roll to 1/8 inch on floured surface and cut with a cookie cutter. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 - 12 minutes. Dough may be made ahead and will keep in freezer.

ICING: Beat dry egg whites and water until frothy. Add sugar gradually. Beat on medium speed for 4-7 minutes or until icing forms peaks. Cover icing between uses. At this time you can add some Cointreau or rum flavoring. Split this up into three parts and add some green, red, and yellow food coloring to each part.

Contributor: Lee Scott