Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
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Cranberry oatmeal cookies remind us of our childhood — like a handwritten letter from the past sealed with a smile. We’re brought back to the cozy kitchen on a chilly afternoon, the scent of butter and spice wrapping around us like an old friend’s hug. Sweet, tangy, and a touch nostalgic, they’re the kind of cookie that reminds us that simple pleasures are much more important than we realize.
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
Servings
12
Slices
Prep time
15
Minutes
Cooking time
18
Minutes
Type
Cookies
Cranberry Oatmeal
Ingredients
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2 cups flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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1 teaspoon baking soda
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1 tablespoon vanilla
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3 tablespoons milk
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2 large eggs
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1/2 pound (2 sticks) butter
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1 cup brown sugar
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1/2 cup white sugar
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3 cups oats
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1 cup dried cranberries
Directions
- Mix together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside.
- Whisk together the vanilla, milk, and eggs. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl beat butter with both sugars, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add milk and egg mix and beat well. Add the flour bowl and beat some more.
- Add in the oats and cranberries.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Shape 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball; place on one of the prepared sheets.
- Repeat with the remaining dough, spacing 3 inches apart.
- Bake 16 to 18 minutes until golden brown.
- Enjoy 👩🏻🍳
Notes
- Butter Temperature – Always start with room-temperature butter; it blends more evenly with the sugars and gives your cookies that perfect chewy-crisp texture.
- Softer Cookies – For a softer, bakery-style cookie, remove them from the oven when the edges just start turning golden; they’ll firm up beautifully as they cool.
- Mix-ins – Swap half the cranberries for white chocolate chips, chopped walnuts, or orange zest to create subtle variations without losing the cookie’s cozy charm.
- Oat Texture – Old-fashioned rolled oats make these cookies hearty and rustic; use quick oats if you prefer a smoother bite.
- Storage – Keep them in an airtight tin with a slice of bread; the bread helps maintain their chewy texture for days — a little home-baker’s secret.
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