Cranberry-Orange-Nut Cookies
Recipe from EatingWell

Crisp, moist and chewy, this cookie created by Georgene Egri of Walnut Creek, California, has the essential ingredients for the holidays: citrus, nuts and cranberries. These cookies travel well for gift-giving and lunchboxes.


Cranberry-Orange-Nut Cookies


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Prep Time: 35 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Servings: 2 1/2 dozen cookies
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Ingredients
 
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  • 1 1/2  cups  whole-wheat pastry flourOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  baking powderOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  baking sodaOn Sale
  • 1/2  teaspoon  saltOn Sale
  • 1  cup  chopped walnutsOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  chopped dried cranberriesOn Sale
  • 1  cup plus 3 tablespoons  sugar, dividedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  smooth, unsweetened applesauceOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  canola oilOn Sale
  • 1  tablespoon  freshly grated orange zestOn Sale
  • 3  tablespoons  orange juiceOn Sale
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Directions
1.
Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in walnuts and dried cranberries.
2.
Whisk 1 cup sugar, applesauce, oil, orange zest and juice in a medium bowl until smooth. Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until well blended. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
3.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
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Put the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar into a small flat-bottomed dish or pan. Roll the dough with floured hands (it will be very moist) into 1 1/2-inch balls, then roll in sugar to coat. Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake the cookies until barely golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on the pan for 1 minute; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Tip:
MAKE AHEAD TIP: Prepare the dough through Step 2, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition information
Calories 102, Total Fat 5 g, Monounsaturated Fat 1 g, Sodium 94 mg, Carbohydrate 15 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, Potassium 24 mg. Exchanges: Other Carbohydrate 1, Fat 1. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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