betty's cranberry and oatmeal cookies

6 Pinches
Sydney
Updated on Jul 18, 2017

A sweet chewy cookie filled with tart, vibrant red cranberries - perfect for a lunch box or a beautiful homemade gift. I regularly make these for my four children and it's so easy that they can help. Cranberries can be swapped for other dried fruits: blueberries, strawberries, snipped dates or figs.

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield Makes about 4 dozen

Ingredients

  • - 1 cup brown sugar
  • - 1 cup sugar
  • - 1 cup butter
  • - 2 eggs
  • - 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • - 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • - 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • - 2 cups flour
  • - 3 cups quick oats (not rolled or whole oats)
  • - 1 cup desicated coconut
  • - 1 1/2 cups dried cranberries

How To Make betty's cranberry and oatmeal cookies

  • Step 1
    Pre-heat your oven to 375 oF/180oC and line your baking trays with parchment paper.
  • Step 2
    In a LARGE mixing bowl cream the butter and sugars.
  • Step 3
    Add the eggs and vanilla and beat until well mixed. Use a spatula to wipe sides of the bowl and mix again.
  • Step 4
    Remove the beaters and clean them off. Into the the mixing bowl add in the remaining ingredients and stir well - you'll need a nice strong arm for this.
  • Step 5
    Use a dessert spoon to form dough balls slightly bigger than a cherry. Place onto the prepared trays and slightly push down with the heal of your hand. Allow a little spreading room.
  • Step 6
    Bake in the prepared oven for 10-12 minutes. Allow to cool on the tray for 5 minutes before removing and sliding onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Step 7
    Once cooled, store in a well sealed plastic container or your cookie jar.

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Category: Cookies
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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