Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies Recipe

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies Recipe inspired by Beth Setrakian. Curious how to prepare this irresistible treat? Dive into the instructions below and get bakingthese chewy, spiced cookies with bursts of tart cranberry will become your new holiday favorite!

• Makes: About 5 dozen cookies
• Nutritional Info Per Serving (1 of 60 cookies): Calories: 79 | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Carbohydrates: 11g | Fiber: 1g | Sugars: 6g | Protein: 1g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 44mg
• Total Time: 32 minutes
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Bake Time: 12 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 3/4 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries or your choice of dried fruit

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350F (175C) for perfect golden results.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffywatch it transform into a dreamy base!
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then blend in the vanilla extract for that irresistible aroma.
4. In another bowl, whisk the flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom to unlock warm, exotic flavors.
5. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combineddon't overmix for tender cookies.
6. Stir in the rolled oats, then fold in the dried cranberries (or your favorite fruit) for juicy pops of flavor.
7. Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them apart to let them spread beautifully.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are goldenpull them out while still soft in the center for chewiness.
9. Cool briefly on the sheet, then transfer to a rack. Your kitchen will smell amazing!

Tips & Variations

• Swap cranberries for dried cherries, blueberries, or raisins to mix up the fruity fun.
• Toss in chopped walnuts or pecans for nutty crunch that elevates every bite.
• Mix in up to 1/2 cup white or dark chocolate chips for a decadent twist.
• Halve the recipe for a smaller, fresher batchperfect for impromptu baking.
• Store in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh for days.

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