Hey everyone! First I just wanted to say thanks so much for inviting me to be a part of your great blog! I am feeling muy importante! :) As I was riding the high tide of this fantastic feeling, it occurred to me that I was unsure what to post. I mean, it's a little intimidating. I don't know some of you very well. What if I post something that everyone hates? Is there excommunication on a recipe blog? Ah, the pressure!! Bonki suggested the recipe for these little gems. I think they are best had with a glass of sweet tea on the back porch in the still and quiet of a Summer afternoon...um,yeah. If you are like me, they will be sneakily consumed long after you've told your kids they've had plenty of cookies for one day, thank you very much.

Orange Sugar Cookies
(a tea cake like sugar cookie- Dave's grandpa said they were like his mother used to make for him. Awwww)
from the Belton Church of Christ Cookbook

Oven 350 degrees

1 1/3 cup butter
3 cups sugar
4 eggs
6 cups of flour
4 tsp baking powder
4 Tablespoons orange juice
Grated rind of 2 oranges (orange zest)

Cream butter & sugar. Add eggs, rinds & juice. Mix well. Add dry ingredients. Mix well. Roll out dough on floured surface. Cut out and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 minutes. Do NOT brown.

Tip: (all for free- I know- hard to believe) Use the same size cutter per sheet of cookies, so you can time them to avoid browning. I don't know what happens when they brown.. I have never let this occur.. I cannot vouch for your personal safety or that of your family if there is browning. You are on your own.)

Love & Hugs,
Karise G.