amazing cranberry white chocolate oatmeal cookies

Rhinelander, WI
Updated on Nov 5, 2012

I have tried a few recipes for this type of cookie over the years. Finally, last Christmas, I decided to make one up myself. These were a big hit with everyone who tastes them. Enjoy!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake
yield makes 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1 cup white granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ground
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 cups quick cooking oats, i like to substitute 1 cup for regular oatmeal to make the cookie chewier
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup chopped dry roasted macadamia nuts (can substitute walnuts or pecans)

How To Make amazing cranberry white chocolate oatmeal cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees
  • Step 2
    In one bowl mix flour, cinnemon and baking soda
  • Step 3
    In a second bowl mix oatmeal, cranberries, white chocolate and nuts
  • Step 4
    Cream sugars and butter in the bowl of a stand mixer until light and fluffy, scraping the sides often.
  • Step 5
    Add eggs and vanilla beat well, scraping the sides often.
  • Step 6
    Turn down the speed of the mixer to gradually add flour and baking soda.
  • Step 7
    When the flour is completely incorporated slowly add the oatmeal, cranberries, white chocolate and nuts. You will have to finish stirring by hand to completely incorporate
  • Step 8
    Drop cookies by the heaping teaspoonful onto a baking sheet at least 1 1/2 inches apart
  • Step 9
    Bake 10-14 minutes until slightly brown where the cookie meets the pan. If you have large cookies it may be longer than this. Begin checking after 10 minutes.

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Category: Cookies
Category: Other Snacks
Keyword: #nuts
Keyword: #Christmas
Keyword: #macadamia
Ingredient: Rice/Grains
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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