Chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies (with Walnuts)

These chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies are soft, hearty, and loaded with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts, the perfect cozy cookie for fall and the holidays.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 13

Total Time 23

Servings cookies

Calories 109kcal

Author Jason Decker

Ingredients

1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch of nutmeg
1 cup salted butter softened
1 cup dark brown sugar packed
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 & 1/4 cups dried cranberries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line sheet trays with parchment paper and set aside.
In a large bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
1 & 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, pinch of nutmeg
In the body of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, whip the butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar for 2 minutes until well combined.
1 cup salted butter, 1 cup dark brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Add the eggs one at a time, letting the first one mix in fully before adding the mix. Stir in the vanilla.
2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add the flour mixer and mix until just combined; scrape down the sides.
Add the oats and mix until combined.
3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
Add the cranberries and walnuts and mix until well combined, but try not to overmix.
1 & 1/4 cups dried cranberries, 3/4 cup chopped walnuts
Using a 1.5-tablespoon cookie scoop, add scoops of the cookie dough onto the prepared sheet trays about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 11-13 minutes until the cookies are lightly golden brown along the edges and the tops appear dry.
Allow the cookies to cool for 10 minutes on the sheet tray before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the best cookies, cream the butter and sugars until fluffy before adding other wet ingredients.
Measure the flour using a spoon-and-level method for just the right amount of flour.
If using fresh cranberries, chop them up to distribute their tart flavor evenly.
Don’t forget to preheat your oven for even baking.
Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes for easier handling.
Get creative with mix-ins and find your perfect cranberry oatmeal cookie recipe blend.

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