Marmalade Chews

Marmalade Chews

1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup orange marmalade
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional

For The Frosting:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tbsp butter, melted
1 tsp orange peel, grated
2 to 3 tbsp orange juice

In a large bowl, cream the shortening and the sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in the marmalade and the pecans if desired. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 F for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes about 4 1/2 dozen