Description
These Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies take everything you love about a classic oatmeal cookie and crank it up a notch. The combination of textures and flavors makes each bite a little adventure.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, but recommended)
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
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Preheat & Prep
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. -
Cream the Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy. This takes about 2-3 minutes. -
Add the Wet Ingredients
Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract. -
Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon (if using). Slowly add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. -
Stir in the Good Stuff
Fold in the oats, dried cranberries, and chocolate chips until evenly distributed. -
Scoop & Bake
Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look soft. -
Cool & Enjoy
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Enjoy warm or store in an airtight container.