Cranberry Thumbprint Cookies » US Cranberries

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup finely chopped hazelnuts (toasted)
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 3/4 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 1 1/4 cups butter (softened)
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup applesauce
• 12 oz cranberries (fresh or frozen)
• 2 medium oranges (peeled and chopped)
• 2 tsp orange zest
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 1/8 tsp ground cloves