Cranberry and Oatmeal Spice Cookies

Warm your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of Cranberry and Oatmeal Spice Cookies, a recipe that perfectly balances wholesome oats, tart dried cranberries, and fragrant spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. These soft and chewy cookies are elevated by a touch of optional chopped walnuts or pecans, offering a delightful crunch in every bite. Quick to make with just 15 minutes of prep time, they bake to golden perfection in under 10 minutes, making them an excellent choice for holiday cookie platters or cozy weekday treats. Packed with flavor and texture, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser that combines the nostalgic comfort of oatmeal cookies with the festive tang of cranberries. Perfect for sharing, this recipe yields 24 cookies and showcases classic ingredients you likely already have in your pantry.

Nutriscore Rating: 55/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 24

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup, packed brown sugar
• 0.5 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 0.75 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, use a hand or stand mixer to cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 3

Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 4

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

Step 5

Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.

Step 6

Stir in the oats, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts (if using) using a spatula or wooden spoon.

Step 7

Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look slightly underbaked, but they will firm up as they cool.

Step 9

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 10

Once cooled, store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1149.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4677.3

Total Fat 185.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 68.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat g
Cholesterol 620mg	0%
Sodium 2694.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 688.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 48.9g	0%
Total Sugars 339.5g
Protein 90.7g	0%

Vitamin D 80IU	0%
Calcium 459.9mg	0%
Iron 27.8mg	0%
Potassium 2101.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 34.9%

Protein: 7.6%

Carbs: 57.6%