<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Hi Everyone, I've wanted to post this recipe for a long time but was trying to make it as easy as I could as well as useful for everyone who might want it. I have taken out the buttermilk for those who are lactose intolerant as the original recipe required it. Here it is: GF Orange Cookies by Barbara Emch Preheat oven to 375 deg. Grate the rind from 5 oranges & squeeze the juice (mix together and set aside). Mix with wire wisk in medium bowl: 3 cups Bette Hagman^Òs GF mix 1 tsp xanthan gum 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp baking powder Cream in large bowl: 1 1/4 cups sugar 1 cup shortening 3 eggs 1/4 cup applesauce Add 1 cup of juice & rind to creamed mixture. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed ingredients & mix well. Drop onto greased baking sheet by teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart & bake for 10-15 min. Frost with orange frosting below. Orange Frosting Cream in medium bowl: 1/2 stick softened butter or margarine 3 cups confectioner^Òs sugar 3-4 T of orange juice & rind mixture or enough to make creamy. Barb from NE Ohio