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Cranberry, Orange and Nut Cookies

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These are delicious, orangre zest and cranberry, they are very tasty together, these cookies are moist inside, crisp outside, they are also good as gifts too.

85 minutes Prep: 20 minutes Cook: 30 minutes

83 calories per serving view nutrition facts

nickol

36 servings suggest servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl.

Stir in walnuts and dried cranberries.

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.

Preheat oven to 350°F.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.

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.

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.

Reviews

Delicious, these cookies are one of the best I have even tried, fruity wholesome, bursting with cranberry. I will make them again on Thanksgiving and Christmas, my family and friends will love them.
2 months ago by nickol

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 22g

Amount per Serving

Calories 83 39% of calories from fat

	% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.0g	6%
Saturated Fat 0.0g	1%
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 48mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 12.0g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0.0g	2%
Sugars 7.0g
Protein 1.0g	3%

Vitamin A	0%		Vitamin C	2%
Calcium	1%		Iron	3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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