Orange-Frosted Cranberry Cookies
Orange-Frosted Cranberry Cookies might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 48. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. One portion of this dish contains approximately 1g of protein, 4g of fat, and a total of 101 calories. A mixture of orange juice, granulated sugar, butter, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so scrumptious. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 1 hour and 50 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.
Instructions
Heat oven to 375°F. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
In large bowl, beat granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, 1 teaspoon orange peel, 2 tablespoons orange juice and the egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt. Stir in cranberries and nuts. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet.
Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until edges and bottoms of cookies are light golden brown.
Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.
In small bowl, stir all frosting ingredients until smooth and spreadable. Frost cookies.