Cranberry Orange Nut Cookies

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I love cranberry and orange together, but have never seen it in a cookie recipe. i had to post this for safe keeping! (the prep time includes 30 minute chilling time)

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Steps

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

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Stir in walnuts and dried cranberries.

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Whisk 1 cup sugar , applesauce , oil , orange zest and juice in a medium bowl until smooth.

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Make a well in the dry ingredients and pour in the wet ingredients.

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Mix until well blended.

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Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.

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Preheat oven to 350f line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a nonstick baking mat.

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Put the remaining 3 tablespoons sugar into a small flat-bottomed dish or pan.

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Roll the dough with floured hands into 1 1 / 2-inch balls , then roll in sugar to coat.

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Place 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.

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Bake the cookies until barely golden brown , 12 to 15 minutes.

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Cool on the pan for 1 minute.

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Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

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Ingredients

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whole wheat pastry flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, walnuts, dried cranberries, sugar, unsweetened applesauce, canola oil, orange zest, orange juice