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Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies

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Cheerful and cozy cookies loaded with bright orange zest and sweet-tart cranberries, perfect for snack time.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated orange zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 3 cups old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts, optional
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, optional

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined. Mix in the vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet on low speed until almost combined. Stir in the oats, dried cranberries, and any optional add-ins like nuts or white chocolate.
  6. Cover the bowl and chill the dough for 20 to 30 minutes.
  7. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto the prepared sheets, spacing them a couple inches apart. Gently press the tops to level them slightly.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and lightly golden.
  9. Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before moving to a rack.

Notes

For best texture, pull the cookies out when they look a touch underdone. They will set as they cool. Can freeze dough and bake from frozen.

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