Orange Cookies

Makes about 4 dozen

2 c. sugar

1 c. shortening

2 eggs, beaten

1 c. sour cream

juice and zest of 2 oranges, divided

1 T. baking soda

5 c. all-purpose flour

2 T. baking powder

1/8 t. salt

16-oz. pkg. powdered sugar

2 T. butter, melted

In a bowl, mix sugar, shortening, eggs, sour cream and juice and zest of one orange. Sift together baking soda, flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture. Drop by tablespoonfuls on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 to 8 minutes. To make frosting, mix together remaining zest and juice, powdered sugar and butter. Frost cookies when cool.

For orange or lemon zest in a jiffy, use a vegetable peeler to remove very thin slices of peel. Mince finely with a paring knife. A grater works well too.