Zesty Cranberry-Bran Cookies

A sweet balance between crunchy and chewy! Flax and bran adds some health benefits to this recipe. An overall yummy and zesty cookie! Store in a tightly covered container at room temperature.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 cookies
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup flaxseed meal

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 large egg white

  • ½ teaspoon milk

  • ā… cup sweetened dried cranberries

  • ½ cup bran cereal (such as All-BranĀ® Bran BudsĀ®)

  • 1 teaspoon orange zest, or to taste

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

  2. Mix 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour, flaxseed meal, baking powder, and baking soda together in a medium bowl.

  3. Beat butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg white and milk; mix well. Gradually add flour mixture, beating until well blended after each addition. Stir in dried cranberries, cereal, and zest until well blended.

  4. Drop heaping teaspoonfuls of dough 1 inch apart onto ungreased baking sheets.

  5. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 14 minutes. Cool on baking sheets for 3 to 4 minutes; remove to wire racks. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

88 Calories
4g Fat
14g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 88
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 78mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 14g 5%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 15mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 26mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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