Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1/4 cup whole milk

1 large egg

2 tablespoons orange juice

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries

1 cup chopped walnuts

frosting:

1/3 cup butter

2 cups confectioners' sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 to 4 tablespoons hot water

Directions

Directions

In a bowl, cream butter and sugars. Add milk, egg and orange juice; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and nuts. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Cool on wire racks., For frosting, heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Cool for 2 minutes; transfer to a small bowl. Add sugar and vanilla. Beat in water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until frosting reaches desired consistency. Frost the cookies.

Notes

Dark brown sugar contains more molasses than light or golden brown sugar. The types are generally interchangeable in recipes. But if you prefer a bolder flavor, choose dark brown sugar.

For more flavor, lightly toast the walnuts before adding them to the dough.