Why are they called cookies if you bake them? Although I have no clue what the answer to this question is, what I DO know is that you absolutely need to add these amazing Soft Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies to your baking rotation. I promise, you will fall in love with them bite after bite.
In my opinion, oatmeal cookies are the perfect cookies. They taste amazing and are great for adding something a little more healthy, and a little less chocolatey to our desserts. I decided to elevate the classic oatmeal cookie by creating soft and scrumptious Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies. This fruity kick goes perfect with a cup of coffee, or a glass of milk for the little ones. Really they go with any drink, but cranberry juice may be a bit of an overkill. Regardless of what you decide to serve your cookies with, you will definitely be reaching for more and more.
Another reason I love to make oatmeal cookies is because they add a fun, delicious texture to a standard cookie. This classic treat is easy to make and has a yummy, nostalgic taste, too!
Ingredients for Soft, Scrumptious Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies:
I love to bake these cookies because they are straightforward and easy to make. In fact, you probably have a lot of the ingredients in your kitchen already. Here is everything you need for the perfect Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies.
- Softened Unsalted Butter
- All-purpose Flour
- Baking Soda
- Kosher Salt
- White Sugar
- Light Brown Sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla Extract
- Rolled Oats
- And, of course, Dried Cranberries (can be sweetened or unsweetened depending on preferences)
Cookies are one of my favorite desserts to bake. They are easy to make and taste absolutely amazing. Even better, they typically fit in the palm of your hand and are easy to transport. So, they are perfect to bring to a party or get-together. Once we are done quarantining and can hang out in large groups again, I will be bringing cookies everywhere I go!
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie Recipe Steps:
Now that you have your ingredients, you are ready to begin! To start, making these amazing soft Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies, you will need to cream the butter and sugars together. Make sure the butter is softened prior to creaming the butter and sugars.
After that, in a mixer bowl with the paddle attachment, add the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and cream for two minutes. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until they are fully mixed together.
Next, in a separate bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt together. While the mix is on low, slowly add your dry ingredients. Once this is well-combined, add the oats and cranberry and mix this for another 20 seconds. Make sure to scrape the sides and fold them into the dough.
Afterwards, roll the cookie dough into a large bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Place it in the fridge for 20 minutes. By placing the cookie dough in the fridge, you are allowing the cookies to stay thicker while baking!
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie Recipe Tips & Tricks:
While your dough is in the fridge, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop the cookie dough, creating cookie balls the size of golf balls. Then, place the cookies balls two inches apart on the baking pan. Flatten the balls with a cup, but only halfway. Do not flatten the cookie dough entirely! Bake for 12-15 minutes.
Rolled in Dough Tip: If you are not a huge fan of cranberries, that is totally ok! You can still make this amazing treat by substituting the cranberries for raisins, chocolate chips, M&Ms, chopped dates, or even chopped pecans or walnuts. Feel free to get creative and really make these cookies your own treat! I liked the cranberries for adding a fruity, atypical twist.
Now, you are officially ready to make these amazing cookies on your own. Here is the recipe for Soft, Scrumptious Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies.
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Soft, Scrumptious Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Description
Here they are! The perfect Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies! The perfect treat for any sweet occasion.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup of Unsalted Softened Butter
- 1/2 cup of Light Brown Sugar
- 1/4 cup of White Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 tsp of Vanilla Extract
- 1 cup of All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 tsp of Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp of Kosher Salt
- 1 1/2 cup of Rolled Oats
- 1 cup of Dried Cranberries (can be sweetened or unsweetened depending on preference).
Instructions
1. In a mixer bowl, with the paddle attachment, add the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar and cream. Mix for two minutes.
2. Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until fully mixed together.
3. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt together. While the mix is on low, slowly add your dry ingredients. Once well-combined, add the oats and cranberry and mix for another 20 seconds. Make sure to scrape the sides and fold them into the dough.
4. Roll the cookie dough into a large bowl cover with plastic wrap. Place in the fridge for 20 minutes.
5. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
6. Scoop the cookie dough, creating cookie balls the size of golf balls. Place the cookies balls two inches apart on the baking pan. Flatten the balls with a cup, but only halfway. Do not flatten the cookie dough. Bake for 12-15 minutes.
7. Serve and Enjoy!
Still craving more and more sweets and treats? Check out our some of our other cookie recipes here.
Want some more dishes with fruit? Check out our Banana Chocolate Chip Bars, our Peach Crumble Muffins, and our Nectarine Turnovers with Icing.
I love oatmeal cookies and the swap of dried cranberries instead of raisins was the perfect match! Delicious!
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Cranberries are delicious in these oatmeal cookies!
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Fantastic cookie recipe! Definitely will be our next favourite
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those cookies would make a perfect snack right about now! I love the added cranberries to the recipe.
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Gimme! I could eat an entire batch. Just need milk. 🙂
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These were magic! My daughter loved them so much. Didn’t last very long at all.
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These cookies look like pure perfection!
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My son will love this recipe! He loves dried cranberries!
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Cranberries are such a fun twist in these oatmeal cookies. Funny how one small shift changes everything. The kids never like raisins in their cookies….but cranberries…now you’re talking!
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