Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup whole milk
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp. orange juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- 2 ½ cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- Frosting
- 1/3 cup butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 ½ tsp. vanilla extract
- 2-4 tbsp. hot water
Preparation
- Pre heat oven to 350°
- In a mixing bowl cream butter and sugars until fluffy
- Add milk, egg and orange juice, mix well
- Sifts together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda
- Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture a cup at time and mix well
- Stir in cranberries and nuts
- Drop by tbsp. 2” apart on parchment lined baking sheet
- Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes
- Cool on wire racks
Notes
Frosting
- Heat butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes
- Cool for 2 minutes and transfer to a small bowl
- Add sugar and vanilla
- Beat in water 1 tbsp. at a time until frosting is desired consistency
- Frost cookies
Category
Cookies/Desserts/Sweets