Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies 🍪✨
Soft, chewy, and packed with sweet cranberries and crunchy walnuts, these homemade oatmeal cookies are perfect for tea time, snacks, or holiday baking.
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped walnuts
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Step 2: Mix the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine:
- Rolled oats
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Cinnamon
- Salt
Mix well and set aside.
Step 3: Prepare the Wet Mixture
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add:
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
Beat until smooth and fully combined.
Step 4: Combine Everything
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture. Stir until combined.
Fold in:
- Dried cranberries
- Chopped walnuts
Step 5: Shape the Cookies
Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking tray. Flatten slightly with the back of a spoon.
Leave some space between cookies as they spread while baking.
Step 6: Bake
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown.
Remove from oven and let cool on the tray for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
🌟 Tips
- Add white chocolate chips for extra sweetness
- Use pecans instead of walnuts if preferred
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days
⏱️ Time
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Bake Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
🍽️ Servings
Makes about 18 cookies
Perfectly chewy with cozy cinnamon flavor in every bite! 🍪❤️