CRANBERRY WALNUT COOKIES

Cranberry Walnut Cookies image

When I brought these cookies in for the holiday open house at work, they simply disappeared-150 dozen of them!

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add orange juice concentrate, orange zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to handle., Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.