It is one of the best cookies I’ve ever baked, all my families enjoy them so much! This will certainly be a family favourite!
YIELD
38 servingsPREP
16 minCOOK
20 minREADY
36 minIngredients
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃) F (190 degrees C). 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.
Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden.
Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
In a small bowl, mix together ½ 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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