CRANBERRY ORANGE COOKIES

Every holiday season I try several new cookie recipes. Most of them are tasty, but only a select few go into the permanent recipe file with favorites like Four Spice Crackles and Rolo Cookies. These Cranberry Orange Cookies are a definite keeper!

Honestly, these cookies are just about perfect. They are soft and chewy, just like a good cookie should be. And orange and cranberry is such a wonderful holiday flavor combination.

INGREDIENTS

• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

FOR THE GLAZE:

• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. With an electric mixer,cream together the butter and sugars until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until well blended.
3. Stir in 1 tablespoon of orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice.
4. In a medium bowl,combine the flour,baking soda,baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture. Stir in cranberries and pecans,if using.
5. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
6. .................................

For full instructions please see : letsdishrecipes.com

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