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Holiday Cranberry Delights

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Submitted by: daelkin

 

Cranberries are a nice addition to any holiday festivity, especially in cookies.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • Frosting:
  • 1/3 cup butter
  • 2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2-4 tbsp hot water

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Method

Cream butter and sugars. Add milk, egg and orange juice. Combine dry ingredients and add to cream mixture. Stir in chopped cranberries and nuts. Drop by spoonfuls 2 inches apart onto a nonstick baking sheet. Or spray a regular baking sheet with a nonstick cooking spray. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden brown on bottom. Let cool. Frosting: Brown butter in saucepan over medium heat until golden brown. Cool for 2 minutes, add powdered sugar and vanilla. Add hot water one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency. Frost cookies and let cool.

 

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Number of Servings: 4-5 dozen

 

Submitted by: daelkin ()

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