Cranberry Drops

Cranberry Drops
Yield: Makes 5 dozen.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/4 cup milk
• 2 Tbsp. orange juice
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped
• 1 cup chopped nuts

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, blend butter and sugars. Beat in milk, orange juice and egg; set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. Add flour mixture to butter mixture; blend well. Stir in cranberries and nuts.
4. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined baking sheets.
5. Bake at 375°F for 10-15 minutes. Cool on wire rack.