cranberry-orange crispy oatmeal cookies

PINE MOUNTAIN, GA
Updated on Dec 9, 2013

I tried to capture all the flavors I so enjoy at Christmas and I think I did just that! These buttery, crispy, chewy cookies are bursting with the outstanding flavors of Christmas. Hope you enjoy!

prep time 10 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield 4 to 4 1/2 doz cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup shortening, butter flavor
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup oats, regular (uncooked)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice, fresh
  • 1 cup toasted rice cereal, i used rice krispies
  • 1 cup coconut, flaked sweetened
  • 1 cup dried cranberries, i used craisins (you can use raisins or dried cherries)
  • 1 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips, i used mini chips
  • - zest of one orange (about 1/2 tbsp)

How To Make cranberry-orange crispy oatmeal cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    At a medium speed, mix butter and shortening until fluffy; add both sugars and mix well. Add eggs beating well after each.
  • Step 3
    Combine flour, oats, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually flour mixture add to sugar mixture. Scrap down bowl as needed. Add orange juice; mix well.
  • Step 4
    Combine rice cereal, coconut, cranberries, walnuts, chocolate chips and orange zest; gently mix to combine. Hand stir into batter.
  • Step 5
    Drop by tablespoon onto baking sheet; bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Step 6
    NOTE: when zesting the orange peel be sure to only zest the orange part, not any of the white.

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Category: Cookies
Keyword: #Christmas
Keyword: #holiday
Ingredient: Fruit
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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