CRANBERRY ORANGE COOKIES

Every season I strive many new cookie recipes. Most of them ar tasty, however solely a pick few get into the permanent instruction file with favorites like Four Spice Crackles and Rolo Cookies. These Cranberry Orange Cookies ar an exact keeper!

Honestly, these cookies ar near to excellent. they're soft and chewy, similar to a decent cookie ought to be. And orange and cranberry is such a beautiful vacation flavor combination. My family couldn’t stop raving regarding these cookies, and neither may the buddies we tend to shared them with. and that i love that they’re really easy to create.

Who says an easy drop cookie can’t be the star of your vacation cookie tray? These cookies conjointly freeze well, that could be a massive and if you wish to urge a advantage on your vacation baking. I conjointly love that these cookies don’t need any special extracts or flavorings–just regular fruit juice and zest. Sometimes, the only recipes ar the most effective.

INGREDIENTS

FOR THE COOKIES:

• 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. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the edges are just golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
7. In a small bowl, stir together ingredients for glaze until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let stand until set.

Recipe From : Let's Dish Recipes