Description
Bake wonderfully chewy cranberry oatmeal cookies, perfect for holiday baking or any day you crave a tart and sweet treat. This recipe delivers great texture and flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the rolled oats, dried cranberries, and any optional mix-ins like white chocolate chips or nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For chewier cookies, slightly press down the tops.
- Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra chewiness, slightly underbake the cookies.
- Ensure your oats are old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant, for the best texture.
- If your cranberries seem dry, soak them in a little warm water for 10 minutes before using, then pat them dry.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 14g
- Sodium: Approx. 90mg
- Fat: Approx. 9g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 23g
- Fiber: Approx. 1g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 25mg