Title: Dona Hatfield's Orange Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 48 servings
1 c Shortening
2 c Sugar
2 Eggs
1/4 c Grated orange peel
2 tb Orange juice
2 c Self-rising flour; sifted
1 ts Nutmeg
3 c Quick-cooking oats
Recipe by: MARTHA WHITE'S SOUTHERN SAMPLER
Preheat oven to 375. Grease a large baking sheet. Cream shortening and
sugar together in mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, orange
peel, and juice; beat well. Sift flour and nutmeg together; blend into
creamed mixture. Stir in oats. Drop dough by level tablespoonfuls two
inches apart onto prepared baking sheet. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes or until
golden brown. Cool in wire racks.
NOTE: If using Martha White All-Purpose Flour, sift 4 teaspoons baking
powder and 1 teaspoon salt with flour.
