Cranberries, orange and nuts make one of my favorite flavor combinations, and this special drop cookie fits in particularly well at holiday potlucks. For a fruitcake-type cookie, use a mixture of dried fruits and substitute rum flavoring for half the vanilla. -Deborah Biggs, Omaha, Nebraska
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Pour boiling water and orange juice over cranberries in a small bowl; let stand 5 minutes. Drain., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, orange zest and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt, cream of tartar and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pecans and cranberries., Drop dough by tablespoonfuls 3 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake until until edges begin to brown, 10-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 139 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Judy Collum
[email protected]This is the worst cookie recipe I've ever tried. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Alexander Nimmyel
[email protected]I'm really disappointed with this recipe. I followed the instructions exactly and the cookies turned out terrible.
Sophie Neisha
[email protected]These cookies were a complete disaster. They spread out too much in the oven and they were burnt on the bottom.
Wah Wah
[email protected]I would not recommend this recipe. The cookies were bland and didn't have much flavor.
RAZA BHAI
[email protected]Overall, I thought these cookies were just okay. They're not bad, but they're not amazing either.
Raja Mohsan
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too dry for my liking. I think I'll try adding some more butter next time.
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[email protected]I had some trouble getting the cookies to crackle. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Matej Matej
[email protected]These cookies are a little sweet for my taste, but they're still really good. I might try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Leonardo Alfama
[email protected]I've never made crackled cookies before, but these were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Emmanuel Siamujaku
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect gift for friends and family during the holidays. They're sure to be a hit!
Shatabdi Singha
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved these cookies. The maple syrup and pecans really balance out the tartness of the cranberries.
Lokman Hasan
[email protected]These cookies are a little time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so delicious and unique.
savannah j
[email protected]I love the way these cookies crackle when you bite into them. They're so addictive!
Rana Taqi
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect holiday treat. They're sweet, tart, and crunchy, and they look beautiful on a cookie platter.
Md Rasely
[email protected]I was looking for a new cookie recipe to try for Christmas and these cookies fit the bill perfectly. They're so festive and delicious, and they were a big hit with my family and friends.
Rohman Raj
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I love the combination of cranberries, pecans, and maple syrup.
Nate Davila
[email protected]I've made these cookies several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're my go-to recipe for holiday baking.
Kamal Singh
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! They're so festive and delicious.