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Orange Frosted Cranberry Cookies Recipe

Orange Frosted Cranberry Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar , packed
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tsp orange zest, minced
2 tbsp orange juice
1 egg
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 cups fresh cranberries (or frozen )
1/2 cup nuts, chopped (optional)
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 tsp orange zest, minced
2 -3 tbsp orange juice

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
Spray several cookie sheets with cooking spray.
FOR COOKIES:
In large mixing bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, unsalted butter, orange zest, orange juice, and egg with an electric mixer on medium speed (or mix with a spoon).
Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.
Stir in cranberries and nuts.
Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges and bottoms of cookies are light golden brown.
Remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
FOR FROSTING:.
In small bowl, stir powdered sugar, orange zest and orange juice together until smooth and spreadable.
Frost cookies and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1700.21 Kcal (7118 kJ)
Calories from fat	678.81 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	75.42g	116%
Cholesterol	108.62mg	36%
Sodium	1192.74mg	50%
Potassium	2085.48mg	44%
Total Carbs	245.84g	82%
Sugars	159.48g	638%
Dietary Fiber	2.07g	8%
Protein	16.04g	32%
Vitamin C	51mg	85%
Vitamin A	0.4mg	13%
Iron	1.5mg	9%
Calcium	107.3mg	11%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	399.49 Kcal (1673 kJ)
Calories from fat	159.49 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.72g	116%
Cholesterol	25.52mg	36%
Sodium	280.25mg	50%
Potassium	490.01mg	44%
Total Carbs	57.76g	82%
Sugars	37.47g	638%
Dietary Fiber	0.49g	8%
Protein	3.77g	32%
Vitamin C	12mg	85%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	13%
Iron	0.4mg	9%
Calcium	25.2mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

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