Dreamsicle Cookies

DREAMSICLE COOKIES

1-1/2 cups brown sugar 3/4 cup shortening 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk 1 cup white chocolate chips 3 Tbs. orange powdered drink mix, such as Tang 1 tsp. baking soda 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder 3 cups flour 1/2 tsp. salt

GLAZE: 1 tsp. butter or margarine 3 Tbs. powdered orange flavoured drink mix, such as Tang 1 cup powdered sugar water or milk

Heat oven to 375. Lightly grease baking sheets. Cream the shortening and the sugar together until light. Add the eggs and vanilla, mixing well. Dissolve the baking soda in the buttermilk. Add the buttermilk mixture, salt, 3 tablespoons Tang, flour and baking powder to the shortening mixture. Mix well. Stir in the white chocolate chips. Drop dough by teaspoonfuls onto the prepared sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Frost cookies while still hot with Tang Glaze.

TO MAKE TANG GLAZE Combine the butter, 3 tablespoons Tang, confectioners sugar plus enough water or milk to reach a thick yet still pourable consistency and beat until smooth.

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 * Catsrecipes Y-Group