Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies Recipe

Name: Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter; 1 cup sugar; 3/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons orange juice; 3 cups flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 2 1/2 cups raw cranberries, quartered; 1 cup walnuts; 1/3 cup butter; 2 cups powdered sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla; 2 -4 tablespoons hot water

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 egg
3 tablespoons orange juice
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cups raw cranberries, quartered
1 cup walnuts
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
2 -4 tablespoons hot water

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugars.
3
Add milk, egg, and orange juice; mix well.
4
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and soda; add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
5
Stir in cranberries and nuts with spoon.
6
Drop onto cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 13-15 minutes.
7
Cool.
8
For frosting, heat the butter in a saucepan over low heat until golden brown, about 5 minutes.
9
Cool for 2 minutes, transfer to a small mixing bowl.
10
Add sugar and vanilla.
11
Beat in water one tablespoon at a time until you get a frosting density that can easily go onto cookies.
12
Frost the drop cookies.

1497

kcal

Calories

Fat

227

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup milk, and more.

Yes, Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies

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