Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• ½ tsp. salt
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• ½ cup cranberries, dried, chopped
• 1 cup sugar, plus 3 T., divided
• ½ cup applesauce, smooth, unsweetened
• ¼ cup oil
• 1 Tbsp. orange zest
• 3 Tbsp. orange juice

Method

Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt in a large bowl. Stir in walnuts and dried cranberries.

Whisk 1 C. sugar, applesauce, oil, orange zest & juice in a med. bowl.

Make a well in the dry ingredients & pour in the wet ingredients. Mix until well blended.

Cover with plastic wrap & chill for 30 minutes.

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

Put the remaining 3 T. sugar in a small dish. Roll the dough with floured hands (it will be very moist) into 1 1/2-inch balls. Roll in sugar to coat.

Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet. Bake @ 350º for 12-15 min, until barely golden brown.

Cool on the pan for 1 minute, then cool on wire rack.

Notes

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
Per cookie: 102 calories
5 g fat
15 g carbohydrate
1 g fiber
1 g protein

Categories

Christmas, Cookies