Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies with Orange Buttercream

October 01, 2014

Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies with Orange Buttercream are a moist and flavorful cookie recipe that are perfect for fall.

1 c. shortening (butter flavored)
1 c. granulated sugar
2 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking soda
¼ tsp. salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. boiled dried cranberries
5 Tbsp. dried cranberry "juice"
2 c. oatmeal
Orange Buttercream
½ c. butter, room temperature
4½ c. powdered sugar
? c. freshly squeezed orange juice
1 Tbsp. grated orange zest

Heat oven to 375°. In a small saucepan, add 1 c. of dried cranberries and cover with water. Boil for 3-5 minutes, until the cranberries are softened. Reserve 5 Tbsp. of the liquid that the cranberries were...
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Nutritions

Calories
758

Sodium
171mg
7% DV

Fat
19g
29% DV

Protein
9g
19% DV

Carbs
142g
48% DV

Fiber
6g
24% DV