Kathy’s Italian Cookies

Kathy’s Italian Cookies A delicious frosted Italian cookie passed down to me from my grandmother.

• Step 1

  Cream margarine or butter and sugar thoroughly; add eggs, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of orange juice. Combine flour and baking powder and gradually add to creamed mixture.

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• Step 2

  Knead dough on lightly floured board for about 5 minutes. Using tablespoonfuls of dough, roll in 6-inch lengths; press ends together to form rings. Let stand on ungreased cookie sheets at room temperature for 15 minutes.

• Step 3

  Bake 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden.

• Step 4

  To Make Icing: Combine 2 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar with enough orange juice to make a thin glaze. Dip each hot cookie into glaze; cool on racks. Decorate with confetti sprinkles, if desired.

Per Serving: 237 calories; protein 3.3g; carbohydrates 36.7g; fat 8.7g; cholesterol 51.3mg; sodium 148mg.