Kathy’s Italian Cookies

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/3 cup white sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

Directions

Cream margarine or butter and sugar thoroughly; add eggs, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons of orange juice. Combine flour and baking powder and gradually add to creamed mixture.

Knead dough on lightly floured board for about 5 minutes. Using tablespoonfuls of dough, roll in 6-inch lengths; press ends together to form rings. Let stand on ungreased cookie sheets at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Bake 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden.

To Make Icing: Combine 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar with enough orange juice to make a thin glaze. Dip each hot cookie into glaze; cool on racks. Decorate with confetti sprinkles, if desired.