This cookie could possibly change the world. It is that powerfully delicious.
Recently, I received a comment on my post for the Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls. The page was featured on StumbleUpon, which brought many new visitors to Whipped. The reader wrote:
So you only tried one recipe? Doesn’t sound like there is much foundation to calling this the ultimate recipe, posting the definition just makes it more obvious. Go Go Action-Pointless-Hyperbole!
I am always slightly startled by critical comments that aren’t constructive about a recipe. They don’t bother me that much because I accept that in keeping a blog, you are opening yourself up to everyone that has access to a computer and by further allowing comments on your blog, well… you are allowing comments on your blog.
Often I just laugh and wonder who has the time and negative energy to read a stranger’s blog and make critical comments. But, since reading the above comment, I have noticed that it affected me in a way I wish it hadn’t. During my work day, I do a lot of writing about things I love like chocolate and coffee and cooking. And, rather then letting it flow out, I have hesitated a time or two before using strong descriptors or overly excited phrasing.
The definition for hyperbole on dictionary.com is “an obvious and intentional exaggeration.” Do I use them too much? Should I restrain and tone myself down? Would a more realistic description now and then be more appropriate?
Well, today I shed my insecurities and get back to the business of being me. I have realized that those statements are my natural thoughts. I love to be excited. I seek positivity and welcome greatness. I love to love. When I eat a bite of my sister’s Orange Frosted Cookies I truly think to myself, “If everyone in the world could just eat one of these amazing cookies together at the same time it would change everything for the better.”
So, here we go people… who is with me? Let’s change this world one ultimate cinnamon roll and one life-changing cookie at a time! Go-Go Action-Packed-Hyperbole!
Mary Mo’s Orange Frosted Cookies
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 –28 cookies 1x
Description
These soft cookies and their frosting carry a whiff of orange and its fresh flavor. For holidays, color the frosting whatever color you desire and decorate with sprinkles if you like.
Ingredients
1 cup shortening
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1–2 tablespoons grated orange rind (from 1 large or 2 medium oranges)
6 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice (3 Tbsp for cookies, 3 Tbsp for frosting)
2 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup butter at room temperature
3 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Using an electric mixer or a KitchenAid with a paddle attachment, cream shortening and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in egg and 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice.
4. Add approx. 1 tablespoon of grated orange rind.
5. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Add flour mixture to sugar mixture. The dough will be firm.
7. Roll the cookie dough into balls about 1 1/4 inch in diameter and place on a ungreased baking sheet.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom.
9. Let rest on the pan for a few minutes and then move to a wire rack to cool.
10. To prepare the frosting, beat butter, powdered sugar and the remainder of the grated orange rind together. Add the orange juice one tablespoon at a time until you reach a thick spreading consistency.
11. When cookies are cool, spread the tops with frosting.
Notes
DECORATE FOR HOLIDAYS: Use coloring and sprinkles to decorate for holidays. For Halloween, we added in some charcoal powder to the dough and topped with orange frosting for black and orange cookies. At Valentine’s Day, try pink frosting with heart sprinkles. For spring or Easter, separate frosting into three bowls and make different pastel frostings.