Cranberry Orange Nut Cookies Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Nut Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries; 1 cup & 3 tablespoons sugar, divided; 1/2 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce; 1/4 cup canola oil; 1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest; 3 tablespoons orange juice

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
1 cup & 3 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 cup smooth unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup canola oil
1 tablespoon freshly grated orange zest
3 tablespoons orange juice

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 350u00b0F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.
4
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.
5
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.

705

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange Nut Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cranberry Orange Nut Cookies

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