Orange Glazed Vanilla Wafers
rec.food.cooking/Nancy Dooley (1995)
Makes 7 to 8 dozen cookies

1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
2 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Cream butter, shortening, and sugar. Add vanilla and salt. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in flour, mixing well.

Drop from a teaspoon 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheet. Flatten with floured, flat-bottom glass.

Bake in moderate oven (375F) for 8 to 10 minutes or until delicately browned on edges. Remove immediately from pan.

While cookies are still hot, brush with a mixture of 1/2 cup sifted powdered sugar, 1 Tbsp. orange juice, and 1/4 tsp. grated orange peel. Dot with bits of candied ginger.