Frosted Cranberry Drop Cookies Recipe
"I started making these treats after tasting a batch her friend whipped up. I immediately requested the recipe and have been baking them by the dozens ever since. The icing is an ideal complement to the tart berries in the cookies. —Shirley Kidd, New London, Minnesota..."
INGREDIENTS
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 cup sugar
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup whole milk
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1 large egg
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking soda
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2-1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
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1 cup chopped walnuts
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FROSTING:
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1/3 cup butter
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2 cups confectioners' sugar
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1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 to 4 tablespoons hot water
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