Cran Orange And Date Nut Cookies Recipes

ORANGE DATE-NUT COOKIES

Steps:

• To make the cookies:
• Line a 9- x 5-inch loaf pan with plastic wrap, allowing enough to extend over the edges of pan so they can cover the dough for refrigerating. Set aside.
• Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add dates, orange zest and orange juice. Process 45 seconds, or until dates are finely chopped.
• In a medium bowl, beat butter at medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until well blended.
• Add the egg and vanilla; beat well.
• In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Whisk together to combine.
• Gradually add flour mixture into the butter mixture, beating at low speed until blended.
• Divide the dough into 3 portions. Knead ½ cup of the pecans into 1 portion of dough; press this portion into prepared pan.
• Knead the date mixture into 1 portion of dough; press in pan over pecan dough.
• Knead remaining ½ cup pecans into remaining dough; press into pan over date dough.
• Cover and chill at least 2 hours or freeze up to 1 month. (If freezing, defrost again in refrigerator for 2 days before making cookies.)
• Preheat oven to 350F degrees.
• Invert loaf pan onto a cutting board; remove and discard plastic wrap. Cut dough lengthwise into 3 lengthwise logs. Cut each log of dough crosswise into ¼-inch thick slices. Place the slices 1-inch apart on parchment lined baking sheets. (Each log yields about 20 cookies)
• Bake for 10-11 minutes until still soft and NOT brown at edges (I like these a little more chewy, but if you want them as tea or coffee dunking cookies, bake an additional 2 minutes until the edges are browned).
• Cool slightly on baking sheets; remove to wire rack to cool completely.

CRANBERRY-ORANGE-NUT COOKIES

Steps:

• 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 degrees 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 1 1/2-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.
• To Make Ahead: 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.
• Per cookie: 102 calories; 5 g fat (0 g saturated fat, 1 g mono unsaturated fat); 0 mg cholesterol; 15 g carbohydrates; 1 g protein; 1 g fiber; 94 mg sodium; 24 mg potassium
• 1 Carbohydrate Servings
• Exchanges: 1 other carbohydrate, 1 fat

CRANBERRY ORANGE COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg until well blended. Mix in 1 teaspoon orange zest and 2 tablespoons orange juice. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the orange mixture. Mix in cranberries and if using, walnuts, until evenly distributed. Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Cookies should be spaced at least 2 inches apart.
• Bake for 12 to 14 minutes in the preheated oven, until the edges are golden. Remove from cookie sheets to cool on wire racks.
• In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, 3 tablespoons orange juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Spread over the tops of cooled cookies. Let stand until set.

CRAN-ORANGE AND DATE NUT COOKIES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). In small bowl, stir together cranberries, chopped candy, dates and orange juice; set aside.
• In large bowl, stir together cookie mix, flour, cinnamon and ginger.
• Stir in melted butter, orange rind and egg until soft dough forms.
• Stir in cranberry mixture, pistachio nuts and coconut until thoroughly mixed.
• On ungreased baking sheets, drop dough by teaspoonfuls (5 mL) 2-inches (5 cm) apart.
• Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are light golden brown.
• Cool 5 minutes; remove from baking sheets to cooling racks. Store in tightly covered container.

CRANBERRY NUT COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in the egg, milk and lemon juice. Combine the flour, ground walnuts, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cranberries and chopped walnuts. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 16-18 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

CRANBERRY ORANGE NUT COOKIES

Steps:

• 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 1 1/2-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.

DATE NUT BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff). , Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. ,