Orange Drop Cookies Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time15 Min
Ready In25 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings6
CourseMethod
DishMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Butter1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs)
 Brown sugar2 Cup (32 tbs)
 Eggs2
 Orange juice1⁄4 Cup (4 tbs)
 Orange rind3 Teaspoon, grated
 Lemon, rind1 Teaspoon, grated (lemon)
 Vanilla1 Teaspoon
 Sour milk1 Cup (16 tbs)
 All purpose flour3 1⁄2 Cup (56 tbs)
 Salt1⁄4 Teaspoon
 Baking powder2 Teaspoon
 Baking soda1 Teaspoon
 Dates1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped
 Nuts1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 847 Calories from Fat 232

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 26 g40%

Saturated Fat 12.6 g62.9%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 110.8 mg36.9%

Sodium 550.3 mg22.9%

Total Carbohydrates 143 g47.5%

Dietary Fiber 4.4 g17.5%

Sugars 82.8 g

Protein 16 g32.1%

Vitamin A 11.7% Vitamin C 16.6%

Calcium 29.2% Iron 22.7%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together till light and fluffy; add eggs, orange juice, grated peel of orange and lemon, vanilla and sour milk; beat well to blend
2. In a clean bowl, sift flour, baking powder and soda, and salt and blend into the beaten mixture along with nuts and dates
3. Drop the batter by the spoonfuls onto a buttered cookie sheet and bake at 350°F for fifteen minutes

SERVING
4. Serve as appropriate
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