Ingredients
1/2 cup butter, softened1 cup sugar3/4 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup whole milk1 large egg2 tablespoons orange juice3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon baking soda2-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries1 cup chopped walnutsFROSTING:1/3 cup butter2 cups confectioners’ sugar1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 to 4 tablespoons hot water
Preparation
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.
