CRAN-ORANGE COOKIES

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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

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2-1/2 cups 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 zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange juice and zest. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts., 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., Combine icing ingredients; spread over cooled cookies.

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