Cranberry Orange Cookies

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375℉ (190℃) F (190 degrees C). In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until well blended. Mix in 1 teaspoon orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice.

Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the orange mixture.

Mix in cranberries and if using, walnuts, until evenly distributed.

Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Cookies should be spaced at least 2 inches apart.

Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden.

Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.

In a small bowl, mix together ½ teaspoon orange zest, 3 tablespoons orange juice and confectioners’ sugar until smooth.

Spread over the tops of cooled cookies.

Let stand until set.