Vegan Orange Cranberry Cookies
Description
These soft cookies are perfect for any vegetarian or vegan guests this Thanksgiving; orange and cranberry flavors are perfectly autumnal.
Ingredients
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3/4 cup white sugar
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1/2 cup margarine
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1 orange, zested
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon baking powder
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1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1 1/2 cups dried cranberries
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1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets.
2
Beat sugar, margarine, orange zest, vanilla extract, salt, and baking powder together in a large bowl until blended. Stir in flour, applesauce, and cranberries until dough is well combined.
3
Drop dough onto baking sheets by tablespoons, 2 inches apart; flatten slightly.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes. Let cool for 5 minutes; transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, about 15 minutes.