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Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies
These are a favorite of mine. I was ecstatic when dried cranberries
became widely available and less expensive than they had been
in previous years. They have a unique taste and texture that
are heavenly in these cookies. You can substitute dried blueberries
and lemon zest and extract for the orange zest and extract
for equally good if different cookies.
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons milk
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 teaspoon orange extract
1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 cups old fashioned oats
2 cups dried cranberries
2/3 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cream together the butter
and brown sugar in a large bowl. Beat in the eggs one at a
time until well mixed. Add the zest and extracts and mix well.
In a medium bowl whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir
in the oats, then add to the butter mixture and mix well.
Fold in the cranberries and pecans (if desired). Drop by teaspoonsful
two inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10-12
minutes, or until the edges just start to turn golden brown.
Let the cookies cool on the sheets for four minutes, then
remove to wire racks to finish cooling. Store in a airtight
container or freeze.
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