Busters Recipes

Orange Frosted Cranberry Cookies

1 c sugar
1/2 c packed brown sugar
1 c butter, softened
1 tsp grated orange peel
2 T orange juice
1 egg
2 1/2 c flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 c coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1/2 c chopped nuts, (if desired)
orange frosting (below)

Heat oven to 375°. Beat sugars, butter, orange peel, orange juice and egg
in a large bowl with mixer on med. speed. Stir in flour, baking soda and
salt. Stir in cranberries and nuts.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2" apart onto ungreased cookie sheet.
Bake 12-14 min. or till light brown. Remove to wire rack and cool
completely. Frost with orange frosting.

Orange Frosting:

1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/2 tsp grated orange peel
2-3 T oranage juice

Mix all ingredients till smooth and spreadable.