Florida Cookies

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar Rind of two oranges grated
1 egg, slightly beaten
½ cup orange juice
3 cups sifted flour
½ teasp cinnamon
4 teasp baking powder
1 cup chopped pecans

Cream together butter, sugar and orange rind. Gradually add egg, orange juice flour, cinnamon and baking powder. When dough is thoroughly mixed drop from a teaspoon onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 325 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes until light brown. Makes about 6 dozen cookies. Can be made with out the pecans.