Orange Frosted Sugar Cookies

1 cup butter softened

1 cup vegetable oil

1 cup sugar

1 cup powdered sugar

2 eggs

2 tsp vanilla extract

zest of one orange

4 1/2 cups flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cream of tartar

For icing:

1 large orange zested

1 large orange squeeze for juice

4 T butter melted

4 cups powdered sugar

Beat the butter, oil, and sugars until combined.

Beat in eggs, vanilla, and orange zest.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar.

Add dry mixture (1/2 cup at a time) to the butter mixture, beating until combined. Don't overmix.

Use baking sheets with parchment paper and drop dough by spoonful. 

Bake at 375 for 8-11 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.

Cool on wire racks.

Icing:

Whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Add more powdered sugar, as needed. Icing should be spreadable but not runny.

Spread over cookies. Set frosting for 15 minutes. 

Adapted from Amish Orange cookies