Cranberry-Orange-Nut Cookies

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Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup(s) flour, whole-wheat pastry
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup(s) nuts, walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup(s) cranberries, dried
• 1 cup(s) sugar
• 3 tablespoon sugar
• 1/2 cup(s) applesauce, unsweetened
• 1/4 cup(s) oil, canola
• 1 tablespoon orange peel (zest), grated
• 3 tablespoon orange juice
• 1 sheet(s) paper, parchment, (or nonstick baking mat)

Preparation

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.

3. 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.


4. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.


5. 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.


6. 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.