Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 orange, zest of
  • 1/4 cup orange juice (from zested orange)
  • 2 1/2 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons cinnamon

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350° F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Beat 1 cup sugar with the shortening, egg, vanilla and orange zest. Add the orange juice, flour, soda and salt and stir until well combined.
  • Combine 1/3 cup sugar with 3 tbs cinnamon. Shape dough into walnut sized balls. Roll in cinnamon sugar and press onto prepared cookie sheets with a glass dipped in cinnamon sugar.
  • Bake 10-15 minutes until lightly golden.