SPICED CRANBERRY OATMEAL COOKIES

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This is the best applesauce cranberry cookie recipe. These delicious cookies are full of pecans, dried cranberries and chocolate chips that lend crunch and sweetness. Every bite is packed with flavor! -Karie Saxton, South Boardman, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 5-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar blend
3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 egg, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the butter, brown sugar and sugar blend until well blended. Beat in the applesauce, egg and vanilla (mixture will appear curdled). Combine the oats, flour, cinnamon, baking powder, salt and nutmeg; gradually add to the butter mixture and mix well. Stir in the cranberries, chocolate chips and pecans. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets; flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.