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Cranberry Orange Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: MORDAVIA PHOTO BY: Melody

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 91 stars. This recipe average a 4.8 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  14 Min
READY IN  34 Min
Original recipe yield 4 dozen cookies

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

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

DIRECTIONS

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

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 17, 2005 by MJones
Oh my goodness these are THE BEST! I usually make cranberry orange bread during the holidays,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2003 by BABYCOLORATURA
I made these cookies for some friends last night, who were surprised to love a cookie didn't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2006 by Brooke Salt
WOW! What a wonderful cookie. I just made these last night for a cookie tray and they were... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2005 by Laura L
These are family favourites in our house. My 2 year old son even loves them. The frosting on... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2005 by PINKTWIRL44
I grated one whole orange and used all the zest as it tends to have a better kick and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2007 by LovesCheese
These cookies are a huge favorite of ours! I've made them a few times and always have to make... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2005 by WK Williams
These are a great combo of flavor, fresh crans are the key.Used 1/4t xtra zest in cookie, also... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 4, 2005 by Curlylass
VERY good! Chewy. a bit on the sweet side with the glaze, I preferred it without it, and I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2002 by COOKINGIRLLJ
A tasty and nice holiday cookie. As a previous reviewer said, these are a "soft" type cookie,... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 28, 2007 by minichef