Kathy's Italian Cookies

Cream margarine or butter and sugar thoroughly; add eggs vanilla and 2 tablespoons of orange juice. Combine flour and baking powder and gradually add to creamed mixture.

Knead dough on lightly floured board for about 5 minutes. Using tablespoonfuls of dough roll in 6-inch lengths; press ends together to form rings. Let stand on ungreased cookie sheets at room temperature for 15 minutes.

Bake 350 degrees F (180 degrees C) for 15-17 minutes or until lightly golden.

To Make Icing: Combine 2 1/2 cups confectioner's sugar with enough orange juice to make a thin glaze. Dip each hot cookie into glaze; cool on racks. Decorate with confetti sprinkles if desired.