Orange Cookies

Orange Cookies

Ingredients

COOKIES

1 cup sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 cup butter-flavored shortening

2 eggs

2 Tablespoons orange juice

1 Tablespoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

2 cups quick-cooking oats

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

FROSTING

2 Tablespoons butter, melted

3 to 4 Tablespoons orange juice

1 Tablespoon grated orange peel

2 cups powdered sugar

Directions

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Beat sugar, brown sugar and shortening in large bowl at medium speed 3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 2 tablespoons water, 2 tablespoons orange juice, vanilla and 1 teaspoon orange peel until blended.

2. Whisk flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder in medium bowl. Beat into sugar mixture at low speed just until combined. Stir in oats and coconut.

3. Drop 1 tablespoon dough per cookie 3 inches apart onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown and set.

4. Meanwhile, combine butter, 3 tablespoons orange juice and 1 tablespoon orange peel in large bowl. Whisk in powdered sugar until of spreadable consistency, adding additional juice if needed. Spread each cookie with generous 1 teaspoon frosting. Cool completely on wire rack.