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Cran-Orange Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Ready In: 45 Minutes
Servings: 72
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.
By RecipeOfHealth.com