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ginger-cranberry bites

(1 rating)
cmontecillo avatar
Recipe by
Christine M.
@cmontecillo
Medford, MA

I was in the baked goods, but not sweets mode. These were a good compromise. I played with a ginger-spice cookie recipe to create these.

(1 rating)
yield 36 "bites"
prep time 15 Min
cook time 20 Min

Ingredients For ginger-cranberry bites

  • 2 1/2 c
    flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1 tsp
    ground ginger
  • 1 Tbsp
    ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp
    nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 c
    oil
  • 1/2 c
    applesauce
  • 1/2 c
    molasses
  • 3/4 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    dried cranberries

How To Make ginger-cranberry bites

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In medium size mixing bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • 2
    In a separate large mixing bowl mix oil, applesauce, and molasses. Mix in sugar.
  • 3
    Slowly add flour mixture to wet mixture, about 1/4 cup at a time.
  • 4
    After all flour mixture is added fold in the cranberries.
  • 5
    Roll dough into balls (should yield about 36 balls).
  • 6
    Lightly grease cookie sheet and place balls on cookie sheet. Bake for 18-20 minutes.
  • 7
    Remove from oven, use spatula to remove balls and place on a wire rack to cool. After cool, store in an airtight container.
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