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Cranberry, Orange and Nut Cookies

 
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Cranberry, Orange and Nut Cookies Cranberry, Orange and Nut Cookies Cranberry, Orange and Nut Cookies

Cranberries, walnuts, and orange. Who wouldn't love this combination. These cookies are also made with whole wheat flour and applesauce, which is much healthier but still tastes delicious.

Yield

36

servings

Prep

20

min

Cook

30

min

Ready

85

min

 

Ingredients

1 ½ cups whole-wheat pastry flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts
chopped
½ cup cranberries, dried
chopped
*
1 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sugar
½ cup applesauce
smooth, unsweetened
¼ 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 1½-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.

 

* not incl. in nutrient facts

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 22g (0.8 oz)
Amount per Serving
Calories 8339% of calories from fat
 % Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 0g 1%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 48mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 4%
Dietary Fiber 0g 2%
Sugars g
Protein 3g
Vitamin A 0% Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 1% Iron 3%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet How is this calculated?

 

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