Orange Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. orange juice
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. sifted flour
1 Tbsp. grated orange rind
1/2 c. coarsely chopped nuts
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder

Preparation

Blend shortening, sugar, salt, eggs, grated orange rind and orange juice. Stir in dry ingredients (which have been sifted together).
Add nut meats and blend well. Drop from teaspoon on a greased baking sheet. Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 to 20 minutes or until brown.
Cover with Orange Icing while warm.