Makes a great gift during the holidays!

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Grated rind of one orange

1 1/2 cups sliced cranberries (fresh or frozen)

1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1/4 cup butter

1 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

3/4 cup orange juice

Glaze: 1/4 cup cointreau and powdered sugar to desired consistency

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Instructions

Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5×3-inch pan and set aside.

Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in orange rind, cranberries, and nuts. Set aside.

Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter, sugar, and egg with an electric mixer until smooth. Blend in orange juice. Stir in the flour mixture, stirring until just combined.

Bake: Spoon into the prepared pan and bake for 1 hour, or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Cool: Let stand for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Cool on a wire rack. Wrap tightly to store.