Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
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Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Description
Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies bring together softened butter, granulated and brown sugars, and an egg with vanilla extract for a rich base. Flour is combined with baking soda, ground cinnamon, and a pinch of sea salt to provide structure and mild spice. Rolled oats add chewiness, while dried cranberries contribute tart bursts, complemented by creamy white chocolate chips for sweetness.
Rolling the dough into balls and pressing them slightly before baking at 190°C/375°F creates cookies with a soft interior and gently crisp edges. Cooling on the baking tray then on a rack ensures the texture sets evenly.
These cookies suit casual occasions and can be presented with a dusting of icing sugar or a drizzle of melted chocolate for added festivity. They hold well after cooling, making them convenient for gatherings or to share.
To avoid overly spread cookies, chilling the dough before baking is recommended. Minimal mixing preserves tenderness by preventing toughness in the final cookie.
Ingredients
- 110 g butter softened
- 75 g granulated sugar
- 75 g light brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 120 g plain flour
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch salt sea salt
- 160 g rolled oats
- 80 g dried cranberries
- 100 g white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 190°C/170°C(fan)/375°F/Gas 5.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 110 g Butter, 75 g Granulated sugar and 75 g Light brown sugar until smooth.
- Add 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract and 1 Egg. Mix until combined.
- Add 120 g Plain flour, 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda, 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon and 1 pinch Sea salt. Mix until combined.
- Add 160 g Rolled oats, 80 g Dried cranberries and 100 g White chocolate chips. Mix once again and then use your hands to form a large dough ball.
- Divide into twelve equal pieces and roll into balls. Put onto a lined baking tray and using the palm of your hand, gently press to flatten the balls.
- Bake for 15 minutes. Allow to cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Add a small amount of rum or brandy to enhance the Christmas flavor profile.
- Mix ingredients just until combined to prevent tough cookies.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before shaping to reduce spreading during baking.
- Allow 5cm (2in) spacing between cookies on the baking tray.
- Let cookies cool fully—5 minutes on the tray then completely on a rack—before serving.
- Drizzle with melted chocolate or dust with icing sugar for a festive touch.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cookie | |
| Calories | 272kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 124mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 103mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 252IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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