Description
Delight in these Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies, a perfect blend of chewy oats, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans. These cookies are easy to make, ideal for holiday gatherings or a sweet everyday treat, featuring a comforting hint of cinnamon and a rich, buttery texture.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Mix-ins
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter together with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Oats, Cranberries, and Pecans: Carefully fold in the rolled oats, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans to ensure even distribution of all mix-ins throughout the dough.
- Scoop Dough onto Sheets: Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly and maintain their chewy texture.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and allow to finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Substitute walnuts for pecans for a different nutty flavor.
- Add white chocolate chips for an extra touch of sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
