Orange frosting that goes with orange cookies

Orange Frosting

From the Mennonite Community cookbook

1 Cup granulated sugar

1 TBSP corn syrup

2 TBSP cold water

1 egg white

2 TBSP orange juice

½ tsp orange rind

Cook sugar, syrup and water together until it reaches the soft ball stage. Pour syrup slowly over stiffly beaten egg whites. Beat until thick and add orange juice and rind. Spread on cake or cookies.

This recipe goes with the orange cookies

Orange Cookies

Recipe from Mennonite Community cookbook

1 cup shortening

2 cups of sugar

2 eggs

3 ½ to 4 cups flour

½ tsp salt

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp baking powder

1 cup sour milk or buttermilk

Juice and grated rind of 1 orange

Cream shortening and sugar together. Add eggs and beat fluffy. Add juice and grated rind of the orange.

Sift flour and add soda, and baking powder, sift again. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with sour milk to creamed mixture. Mix thoroughly. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for about 12 minutes. Make 6 dozen. Spread with frosting while warm.