Cranberry Drop Cookies

By: Joy Schantz

Recipe History: I love cranberries. Therefore, I've made this recipe during many Christmases.

Ingredients:
1/2 cup margarine
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup milk
2 tblsps. orange juice
1 egg
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 cup chopped nuts
1 16-oz can whole cranberries OR 2-1/2 cups fresh, chopped cranberries

Directions:

• Preheat oven to 375.
• Cream margarine and sugars together.
• Beat in milk, OJ and egg.
• Measure flour by sifting.
• Combine flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
• Add to sugar mixture and blend well.
• Stir in chopped nuts and cranberries.
• Drop dough by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet.
• Bake 10-12 minutes.
• Store in airtight container.

Makes approximately 11 dozen.