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Chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy cranberry oatmeal cookies combine old-fashioned rolled oats, dried cranberries, and warm cinnamon in a soft-centered cookie with golden edges. Chill the dough for 30 minutes, then bake one sheet at a time for cookies that stay slightly soft in the center.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 24 minutes
Chilling and cooling 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 19 minutes
Servings: 30 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 165
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter 2 sticks, softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup dried cranberries

Equipment

  • 2 large baking sheets

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F.
  2. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  3. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  5. Mix in the vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  7. Mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture just until combined.
  8. Stir in the oats and dried cranberries.
  9. Cover and chill the dough for 30 minutes.
  10. Scoop the dough into 2-tablespoon portions, spacing them about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  11. Bake one sheet at a time for 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden and the centers still look slightly soft.
  12. Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  13. Transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For the chewiest texture, avoid overmixing once the flour is added and pull the cookies when the centers still look slightly soft. Store airtight in the refrigerator for up to 1 week; freeze for up to 3 months. For a gluten-free variation, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and certified gluten-free oats.