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Makes about 4 Dozen CookiesCookies 1 cup Butter Flavor CRISCO or 1 Butter Flavor CRISCO Stick 1 cup granulated sugar 1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 eggs 2 teaspoons grated orange peel 2 teaspoons strained fresh orange juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup (6-ounce package) semi-sweet chocolate chips Glaze 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar 2 -1/2 teaspoons strained fresh orange juice 1 -1/2 teaspoons orange flavor liqueur Heat oven to 350ºF. Grease baking sheet with Butter Flavor Crisco. For cookies, combine Butter Flavor Crisco, granulated sugar and cream cheese in large bowl. Beat at medium speed of electric mixer until well blended. Beat in eggs, orange peel, 2 teaspoons orange juice and salt. Add flour gradually at low speed. Mix until well blended. Add chocolate chips. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 350ºF for 8 to 10 minutes or until light brown around edges. For glaze, (prepare while cookies are baking) combine confectioners' sugar, 2-1/2 teaspoons orange juice and liqueur. Stir until well blended. Brush on cookies immediately upon removing from oven. Remove to cooling rack. |
