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Chewy Cranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

A close-up stack of three homemade cranberry oatmeal cookies featuring visible oats, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips.
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Make these easy, soft, and chewy oatmeal cookies packed with tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate chips. This recipe creates a satisfying homemade cookie perfect for holiday baking or an everyday treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup dried sweetened cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. You can use an electric mixer for this step.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips by hand. If using, fold in the chopped pecans or walnuts now.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker, chewier cookies, slightly press down the tops of the dough balls.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are still soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the chewiest oatmeal cookie texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant oats.
  • Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm; this helps prevent spreading.
  • Substitute dried cherries for cranberries for a different tart flavor profile.
  • These cookies freeze well; place cooled cookies in an airtight container between layers of wax paper.

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