Recipes Desserts Cookies Drop Cookie Recipes Orange Drop Cookies IV 4.5 (70) 63 Reviews 11 Photos Delicious cake-like cookies with orange frosting. Recipe by Cathy Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 11 11 11 11 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 11 mins Additional Time: 19 mins Total Time: 1 hr Servings: 72 Yield: 6 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 cup margarine 1 ½ cups white sugar 1 cup sour cream 2 eggs 3 tablespoons grated orange zest 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt ⅔ cup orange juice ¼ cup margarine, melted 2 cups confectioners' sugar 1 tablespoon grated orange zest 3 tablespoons orange juice Directions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a medium bowl, cream together the margarine, sugar and sour cream until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in 3 tablespoons orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into the sugar mixture alternately with 2/3 cup orange juice. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, stir together the melted margarine, confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon orange zest. Mix remaining orange juice in 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Spread over cooled cookies. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 93 Calories 4g Fat 13g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 72 Calories 93 % Daily Value * Total Fat 4g 5% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 7mg 2% Sodium 79mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 13g 5% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 8g Protein 1g Vitamin C 2mg 10% Calcium 10mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 22mg 0% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved