Orange Scallop Cookies

This is an old South Georgia recipe. They are a great accompaniment for ice cream or puddings and are very pretty on a platter for receptions or open houses.

1 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 egg
1 egg white
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup orange juice

In a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat together egg and egg white; add orange peel. Add egg mixture to butter mixture; mix well.

Combine flour and baking powder. Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with orange juice, mixing well after each addition.

On a floured surface with a rolling pin, roll out dough to 1/8-inch thickness. Cut with a 2 1/2-inch scalloped cutter and place on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes, or until done. Remove to cooling racks immediately. These cookies store well in airtight containers and freeze well.