December 11, 2014 04:40:44 PM
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Cranberry Cookies (an unbeatable combo of sweet and tart - the cranberries explode with joy in your mouth!)
1/2 cup soft butter
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp. orange juice
3 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
2 and 1/2 cups fresh, whole cranberries

Put oven rack just above middle of oven and heat to 375 degrees.
Beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and egg together until fluffy. Beat in milk and orange juice.
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together into first mixture and blend well. Stir in nuts and cranberries.
Shape into small balls (make sure you get cranberries in each ball) and put on greased cookie sheets. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until nicely browned. (Makes about 7 dozen). ENJOY!
Note 1: I am all for abundance and usually put a little more of nuts and cranberries than stated.
Note 2: re phone, no calls before 11 a.m. Thank you!

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