Cranberry Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft and chewy, these cranberry oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are perfect for fall baking! A healthier alternative with the oats, the cookies are a perfect treat for the holidays.
Servings 24 cookies
Calories
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened to room temperature
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- 3/4 cup sweetened dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup chocolate chips milk, semi-sweet, or white chocolate
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract and beat until combined.
- To the bowl, add the flour, oats, baking soda, ground cinnamon, salt, and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Add the cranberries and chocolate chips and mix until combined. If using pecans, add them at this time as well.
- Using a 1/5 to 2 tablespoon cookie scoop, scoop the cookie dough and drop it onto baking sheets. Gently press down on the cookie dough slightly before baking.
- Bake for 10-13 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheet for 5 - 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.