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cape cod cranberry cookies

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Private Recipe by
Melissa Snow
Hillsboro, OR

These are great for the holidays. Cranberry and orange are one of my favorite flavor combos.

(2 ratings)
yield 3 dozen
prep time 15 Min

Ingredients For cape cod cranberry cookies

  • 1/2 c
    butter or margarine
  • 1 1/3 c
    brown sugar
  • 1
    egg, beaten
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 c
    sour cream
  • 2 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • 1 1/4 c
    chopped cranberries
  • ORANGE GLAZE(OPTIONAL):
  • 2 Tbsp
    orange juice
  • 2/3 c
    powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp
    grated orange rind

How To Make cape cod cranberry cookies

  • 1
    Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Add sour cream.
  • 2
    Combine flour, baking powder, soda, and nutmeg in a separate bowl. Stir into the wet mixture until well blended. Add the pecans and cranberries.
  • 3
    Drop tablespoon-sized mounds on a greased cookie sheet. Make sure they are spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes at 375 degrees. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheet.
  • 4
    Remove cookies and transfer to a rack to completely cool. Ice cookies with the orange glaze if you wish. Store in a tin.
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