Virtual Cookie Exchange!
Orange Slice Cookies
I am so excited to be participating in this amazing Cookie Exchange! Every day, you get a delicious cookie recipe and a chance to winTWO $25 Amazon Gift Cards! Cookies are my weakness, and the Orange Slice Cookies are a favorite. One of my favorite memories of childhood were sneaking these cookies out of my Nano's cookie jar.
Ingredients:makes 6 dozen1 cup white sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup shortening2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups quick cooking oats2 cups orange-flavored fruit slice jelly candies
DirectionsIn large mixing bowl, cream together sugars and shortening till fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into creamed mixture.Stir in the oats, and the orange candy. NOTE: Dip a pair of kitchen shears into a glass of hot water or spray with a non-stick spray to make snipping the orange slices easier. Using about one tablespoon of mixture for each cookie, roll into one inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheets.Bake in a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
These Orange Slice Cookies were a hallmark of my childhood, and we rarely had a Christmas that went by that I didn't have these. In that spirit, I'd like to offer you a peak at one of my favorite novellas, Broken Hearts & Dusty Dreams:
“What’s your name?” Turning so that his body faced her, Riley smiled. “My name is Riley Farris.”“Natalie,” she murmured. “Natalie Sloane. What is this place?”Riley shrugged his shoulders, unsure how much he wanted to share with Natalie. He knew girls from the city often had more than people from the island. “I don’t know. Guess it’s just a place that I like to come.”“It’s nice.” Natalie scooted back on the log and brought her legs up, keeping her knees bent in front of her. “Bet you’re here all the time, aren’t you?”“Usually,” he chuckled. “Only the locals know about this place.”“Natalie!” At the sound of her name being screamed, she jumped off the log, turning toward the male voice.“I’d better go,” she mumbled. “Um, maybe I’ll see you around sometime, Riley.”“I’m almost always here.” Standing up, Riley reached over and brushed her hair behind her ear. “Like tomorrow morning at ten.”“You want me to come back?” Natalie’s words were full of surprise, and Riley wondered why she seemed so surprised.Shrugging his shoulders, Riley said, “Sure. You and I are friends now, Natalie, and I will always be here. You know, as long as you want me to be.”Natalie smiled and nodded. “Okay, then. Tomorrow morning sounds good.”
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I am so excited to be participating in this amazing Cookie Exchange! Every day, you get a delicious cookie recipe and a chance to winTWO $25 Amazon Gift Cards! Cookies are my weakness, and the Orange Slice Cookies are a favorite. One of my favorite memories of childhood were sneaking these cookies out of my Nano's cookie jar.
Ingredients:makes 6 dozen1 cup white sugar1 cup packed brown sugar1 cup shortening2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups quick cooking oats2 cups orange-flavored fruit slice jelly candies
DirectionsIn large mixing bowl, cream together sugars and shortening till fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into creamed mixture.Stir in the oats, and the orange candy. NOTE: Dip a pair of kitchen shears into a glass of hot water or spray with a non-stick spray to make snipping the orange slices easier. Using about one tablespoon of mixture for each cookie, roll into one inch balls. Place on greased cookie sheets.Bake in a 350 degree F (175 degrees C) oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove and cool on a wire rack.
These Orange Slice Cookies were a hallmark of my childhood, and we rarely had a Christmas that went by that I didn't have these. In that spirit, I'd like to offer you a peak at one of my favorite novellas, Broken Hearts & Dusty Dreams:
“What’s your name?” Turning so that his body faced her, Riley smiled. “My name is Riley Farris.”“Natalie,” she murmured. “Natalie Sloane. What is this place?”Riley shrugged his shoulders, unsure how much he wanted to share with Natalie. He knew girls from the city often had more than people from the island. “I don’t know. Guess it’s just a place that I like to come.”“It’s nice.” Natalie scooted back on the log and brought her legs up, keeping her knees bent in front of her. “Bet you’re here all the time, aren’t you?”“Usually,” he chuckled. “Only the locals know about this place.”“Natalie!” At the sound of her name being screamed, she jumped off the log, turning toward the male voice.“I’d better go,” she mumbled. “Um, maybe I’ll see you around sometime, Riley.”“I’m almost always here.” Standing up, Riley reached over and brushed her hair behind her ear. “Like tomorrow morning at ten.”“You want me to come back?” Natalie’s words were full of surprise, and Riley wondered why she seemed so surprised.Shrugging his shoulders, Riley said, “Sure. You and I are friends now, Natalie, and I will always be here. You know, as long as you want me to be.”Natalie smiled and nodded. “Okay, then. Tomorrow morning sounds good.”
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