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Marmalade Chews

Name: Marmalade Chews
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 4-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1/4 cup shortening; 1/2 cup sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup orange marmalade; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional; FROSTING:; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

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Total Time

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling

Makes

about 4-1/2 dozen

I live in the heart of citrus country and think this cookie really captures that area's flavor. Orange marmalade, juice and peel give the cookie and frosting a delightful tropical taste. —Shirleene Wilkins, Lake Placid, Florida

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Ingredients

1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
FROSTING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 to 3 tablespoons orange juice

Directions

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in marmalade and, if desired, pecans.
Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the sugar, butter and orange zest until blended. Add enough orange juice to reach spreading consistency. Frost cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 58 calories, 1g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 23mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.

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