Cranberry Orange Cookies

A nice thing to have around during the holidays, but don't expect them to stay around long. These orange-flavored cranberry cookies are tart and delicious, not to mention beautiful. Not really a favorite of kids.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 14 mins
• Total Time: 34 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
• 3 tablespoons orange juice
• ½ teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 cups chopped cranberries
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until well blended. Mix in 1 teaspoon orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the orange mixture. Mix in cranberries and if using, walnuts, until evenly distributed. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Cookies should be spaced at least 2 inches apart.

Step 3

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

Step 4

In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, 3 tablespoons orange juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the tops of cooled cookies. Let stand until set.