ORANGE ICED CRANBERRY COOKIES

Orange Iced Cranberry Cookies image

Provided by Carol Junkins

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

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PERFECT FOR THE HOLIDAYS
1/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c butter or margarine softened
1/2 c dairy sour cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 eggs
2 1/4 c all purpose or unbleached flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 c chopped cranberries / or if frozen thaw and drain before using
1/2 c chopped nuts
ICING:
2 c powdered sugar
2 Tbsp margarine or butter, melted
1 tsp grated orange peel, if desired
2-3 Tbsp orange juice

Steps:

1. Heat oven to 350 df ~ Lightly grease cookie sheets. In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, margarine, sour cream, vanilla and eggs; blend well.
2. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, soda and baking power; blend well. Gently stir in cranberries and nuts. (Do not overmix)
3. Drop by teaspoonfuls, 2 inches apart, onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake at 350 df, for 11 - 13 minutes or until golden brown,. Immediately remove from cookie sheets; cool. In a small bowl, blend icing ingredients; spread over cooled cookies. 5 dozen cookies