Cranberry Drops

Difficulty: easy Prep Time: Ten Minutes Total Time: Under an hour
1 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup milk
2 tbsp orange juice
1 egg
3 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
2 1/2 cups frozen cranberries, coarsely chopped
1 cup nuts, chopped (optional)

Heat oven to 375F. Mix sugars and butter. Stir in milk, orange juice and egg. Mix in remaining ingredients. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto greased or parchment lined baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes about 5 1/2 dozen cookies.