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.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 88 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup white sugar
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ½ teaspoon milk
• 1 large egg white
• ¼ cup flaxseed meal
• ⅝ cup sweetened dried cranberries
• ½ cup bran cereal (such as All-Bran® Bran Buds®)
• 1 teaspoon orange zest, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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

Step 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.

Step 4

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

Step 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.