These cookies would be fab for Halloween, or a winter holiday party…but I could probably enjoy them year round! Another recipe from Mary Meade’s Magic Recipes for the Electric Blender

Orange Peel Cookies

(3 dozen)
Candied peel and sour cream give a flavor you’ll like.

Place in blender container
2 eggs
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup thick sour cream

Blend thoroughly, then add and run motor until finely chopped
1/4 cup candied orange peel

Sift together in mixing bowl
21/2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
Add liquid mixture to flour mixture and mix. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cooky sheet, pressing a small piece of candied peel into top of each cookie. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes or until delicately browned.