Yummy..........

Yumminess.........if that's a word, these are so yummy, they got mom and dad's approval, but the kids not so much! ok maybe one kid approved!

1 cup butter flavored shortening

1 cup sugar

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1 tablespoon orange juice concentrate

1 tablespoon grated orange peel

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cream of tartar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cranberries

1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add orange juice concentrate, orange peel and vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

My variation, I used margarine, also used fresh orange juice = 1 orange, and the zest of one orange, didn't care if bit of orange fell into the bowl!  I also didn't use walnut but I added pumpkin seeds, and I used dried cranberries.  So great, and healthy for a cookie!! (could use less sugar as I found them a little sweet!)

On another note: IM DONE MY CHRISTMAS SHOPPING!!! Just waiting on Avah's pictures then I can send out cards and parcels!!!