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Chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy cranberry oatmeal cookies are made with rolled oats, dried cranberries, and a 30-minute dough chill for soft centers and lightly golden edges. Bake them at 350°F and let them rest on the baking sheets before cooling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling and resting 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 7 minutes
Servings: 36 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 143
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1.5 cups dried cranberries

Equipment

  • 2 large baking sheets

Method
 

  1. Beat the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  3. Whisk the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl, then stir the mixture into the butter mixture just until combined.
  4. Stir in the oats and dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
  5. Cover the dough and refrigerate it for 30 minutes.
  6. Heat the oven to 350°F and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. Scoop the dough into 36 portions, about 1 1/2 tablespoons each, and arrange them about 2 inches apart on the baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, rotating the sheets and switching their positions halfway through, until the edges are set and lightly golden while the centers still look soft.
  9. Let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
  10. Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool.

Notes

For chewy cookies, take them out when the edges are set and lightly golden while the centers still look soft. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days; freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. For a dairy-free option, use a plant-based butter substitute.