1/2 c. butter
1 1/3 c. brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp.v vanilla
1/2 c. sour cream
2 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. nutmeg
1 c. chopped pecans
1 1/4 c. chopped cranberries

ORANGE GLAZE (optional) :

2 tbsp. orange juice
2/3 c. powdered sugar
1 tsp. grated orange rind

Beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Add sour cream.

In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg. Stir into butter mixture until well blended. Add pecans and cranberries.

Place tablespoon-sized mounds on a buttered cookie sheet. Space 2 inches apart. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool for a few minutes on baking sheet. Remove to a rack to complete cooling.

If desired, ice cookies with the Orange Glaze. Store in tin. Makes 3 dozen cookies.