Description
Delight in these luscious White Chocolate Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies, a perfect blend of creamy white chocolate, tangy dried cranberries, and hearty oats. These chewy, flavorful American-style cookies bring holiday warmth to your table with a soft texture and sweet, fruity bursts in every bite. Ideal for festive occasions or everyday treats, they deliver comforting flavors with a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Mix-ins
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate fully, then stir in the vanilla extract, which adds depth and aroma to the dough.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning elements.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which can lead to dense cookies.
- Add Oats, Cranberries, and White Chocolate: Stir in the rolled oats, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips until everything is evenly incorporated, ensuring every cookie has balanced flavor and texture.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown and the centers are set, indicating perfect doneness.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them finish setting without breaking.
Notes
- For a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies by reducing the baking time by 1–2 minutes.
- You can substitute dried cherries or raisins for the cranberries to vary the flavor.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon to the dry ingredients for a subtle warming spice note.
