Description
These Cranberry Pecan Oatmeal Cookies are a delightful treat with a perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. The combination of chewy cranberries, crunchy pecans, and wholesome oats make these cookies a favorite for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla. In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Combine wet and dry ingredients, then fold in oats, cranberries, and pecans.
- Bake the cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the baking sheet and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- You can use walnuts instead of pecans or a mix of cranberries and raisins for variety.
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and let them cool on the sheet.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
