Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies have it all! Tart cranberries and sweet chocolate chips in every chewy bite! These cookies are easy to make and perfect for holiday cookie exchanges!

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Another cranberry cookie recipe? Yep, another cranberry cookie recipe. I can’t help it! It’s cranberry season! And, I kind of love cookies.

Even though these Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies use dried cranberries, and can be made all year long, there is just no better time than the holidays to enjoy them. And it’s another yummy cookie recipe to share in Christmas cookie exchanges if you’re so lucky to be a part of one. Can you tell I’m jealous?

I do have to admit that it took quite a bit of testing to get these Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies just right. In my opinion the best cookies are chewy in the middle and have just a bit of crispiness on the edges. So, if that’s your preference as well, look no further! That’s exactly what you’ll get with this recipe!

Each bite you take of of these Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies will be bursting with tart cranberry and sweet chocolate flavors. All wrapped up in a classic oatmeal cookie!

How to Make Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Prep!

Set your butter and egg out to come to room temperature about an hour before you begin baking.

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Create!

In a medium bowl, add the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats. Mix well.

Add the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until fully blended.

Lower the speed and add the egg and vanilla extract. Let mix until well blended.

Gradually add the flour mixture until it is all fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl, as needed.

Turn off the mixer and stir in the chocolate chips and dried cranberries.

Drop by the tablespoon full onto a baking sheet, preferably lined with a Silpat mat to prevent sticking.

Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges and bottoms are just lightly browned. The cookies will have crisp edges and a chewy middle when done.

Present!

Tips and Techniques

• Be sure to set the egg and butter out ahead of time to come to room temperature for best results.
• Push extra chocolate chips and dried cranberries onto the top of the dough balls before baking.
• Try white chocolate chips to change up the flavor just a bit.
• This recipe has not been tested with quick oats. If you choose to use quick oats, the final results may be completely different.

How to Store Baked and Unbaked Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

• Store extra baked cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 3-5 days.
• Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies can also be frozen in plastic bags. Place the cookies on a cookie sheet, and place the cookie sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, move the cookies to a plastic freezer bag. To use, place the cookies on a plate or baking sheet to thaw. You can bake them for 5-10 minutes for a more fresh out-of-the-oven taste. Use within 3 months.
• This cookie dough can also be frozen before baking. Roll out the dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, move the dough balls to a plastic freezer bag. To bake from frozen, add a few extra minutes to the cook time. Use the frozen cookie dough within 6 months.

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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies have tart cranberries and sweet chocolate chips in every chewy bite. These cookies are easy to make and perfect for holiday cookie exchanges.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 12 minutes

Total Time 27 minutes

Servings 30 cookies

Calories 109kcal

Author Lauren Vavala

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter (at room temperature)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1 egg (at room temperature)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips (I use dark chocolate)
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries

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Instructions

• Preheat your oven to 350°F.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the all purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and rolled oats.
• Add the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed until fully blended and fluffy.
  
• Lower the speed and add the egg and vanilla extract. Let mix until well blended.
  
• Gradually add the flour mixture until it is all fully incorporated, scraping down the sides of the bowl, as needed.
  
• Turn off the mixer and stir in the chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
• Drop by the tablespoon full onto a baking sheet, preferably lined with a Silpat mat to prevent sticking
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges and bottoms are just lightly browned. 
  

Notes

Tips and Techniques

• Be sure to set the egg and butter out ahead of time to come to room temperature for best results.
• Measure the flour by spooning it into a measuring cup. Do not pack it or the cookie batter will be too dry.
• Push extra chocolate chips and dried cranberries onto the top of the dough balls before baking, if you want to be able to better see what's inside of these cookies.
• These cookies can be baked right away without chilling the dough. They will be thinner with crisp edges and a chewy center. If you want thicker, chewier cookies, chill the dough for at least an hour before baking. 
• This recipe has not been testing with fresh or frozen cranberries.
• This recipe has not been tested with quick oats. If you choose to use quick oats, the final results may be completely different.

How to Store Baked and Unbaked Cookies

• Store extra cookies in an air-tight container at room temperature. Use within 3-5 days for best results.
• Baked cookies can be frozen in plastic freezer bags. Place the cookies on a cookie sheet, and place the cookie sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, move the cookies to a plastic freezer bag. To use, place the cookies on a plate or baking sheet to thaw. You can bake them for 5-10 minutes for a more fresh out-of-the-oven taste. Use within 3 months.
• This cookie dough can also be frozen before baking. Roll out the dough into balls and place on a cookie sheet. Place the cookie sheet in the freezer. Once frozen, move the dough balls to a plastic freezer bag. To bake from frozen, add a few extra minutes to the cook time. Use the frozen cookie dough within 6 months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 43mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 0.5mg