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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 72 |
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A sweet orange frosting pairs well with the tart cranberry flavor in these soft, cake-like cookies.Crystal Jo Bruns, Iliff, Colorado Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
1 cup sugar |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1 egg |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
1 teaspoon grated orange peel |
2-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries |
1/2 cup chopped walnuts |
icing: |
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar |
2 tablespoons orange juice |
1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange juice and peel. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.
3. Combine icing ingredients; spread over cooled cookies. Yield: 6 dozen.
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