Cranberry Orange Cookies

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cookie Recipes. (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.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 14 mins

Total: 34 mins

Servings: 48

Yield: 4 dozen cookies

Cranberry Orange Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup butter

softened

1 cup white sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar

1 egg

1 teaspoon grated orange zest

2 tablespoons orange juice

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2 cups chopped cranberries

½ cup chopped walnuts

½ teaspoon grated orange zest

3 tablespoons orange juice

1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar

Sinful Chocolate Biscotti

Dessert

Directions

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.

Nutritional Information

Cranberry Orange Cookies

Servings Per Recipe:48

Calories: 110.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.1g 2%

Carbohydrates: 16.2g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 10.6g

Fat: 4.8g 7%

Saturated Fat: 2.5g 13%

Cholesterol: 14mg 5%

Vitamin A Iu: 129.7IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 1.5mg 3%

Folate: 14.3mcg 4%

Calcium: 6.5mg 1%

Iron: 0.4mg 2%

Magnesium: 4.3mg 2%

Potassium: 25.5mg 1%

Sodium: 67mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 43.5

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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