Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies Recipe

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Yield: Makes 3 dozen

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2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon table salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract

3 tablespoons milk

2 large eggs

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup packed light-brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

3 cups old-fashioned oats

1 cup dried cranberries

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Yield: Makes 3 dozen

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Yield: Makes 3 dozen

Recipe Summary

Yield: Makes 3 dozen

Makes 3 dozen

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Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon table salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk
2 large eggs
1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup dried cranberries

Directions

In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the vanilla, milk, and eggs. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter with both sugars, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low, gradually add milk mixture, and beat well. Add the flour mixture, and beat until just combined. Remove bowl from the electric mixer, and stir in the oats and cranberries. Place dough in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. Shape 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball; place on one of the prepared sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing 3 inches apart. Press with the bottom of a glass to flatten dough into 2-inch-diameter rounds.

Bake until golden but still soft in center, 16 to 18 minutes, rotating halfway through. Remove from oven; transfer with parchment to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

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Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 4 stars

07/06/2019

                I liked it It did have a nice tang, but I also put icing on top in  a                                                                                                drizzle and the result was sweet! Also you might want to correct the spelling of "stunning" in the lead for the recipe!! It has two n's not two d's. Aloha!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 5 stars

02/09/2019

                I really struggled not to just sit down and eat the whole batch ! These are a winner!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 5 stars

04/26/2017

                This is a great cookie I added 1 cup of dark chocolate chips.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 5 stars

01/22/2017

                These are the very best cookies!!! My family loves them. I make a batch with dried apricots as well.  Adding a few chocolate chips or white chocolate chips is also a good variation. I use Chinese All Spice instead of cinnamon, Yummy!! Enoy!!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

02/24/2016

                Can I add white chocolate chips to this recipe?  If so, how many?

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

01/14/2014

                Baked these cookies with great trepidation because they sounded healthy -- oatmeal, cranberries.  These are D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S.  I will eat one of these kind of like a pick-me-up bar.  They stay tender and it's hard to eat just one.  I will definitely make these again!
                
                Thanks Martha -- sorry I doubted you.  Now, if only you would respond to questions presented by your followers on this website.  I've seen folks ask question only to find them waiting...

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

09/07/2013

                Just baked these cookies and last batch is still in the oven. The house smells divine and the cookies are sooo delicious and perfect. I used quick oats and reduced the baking time to 14-15 mins only. This recipe is a keeper. The cookies are firm enough on the outside and soft on the inside. I found all the ingredients just went so well together and not oversweet at all. I totally recommend to give it a try if you are still thinking.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 5 stars

06/20/2013

                This is one of my oldest and most favorite cookie recipes, and I still have this special holiday cookie issue on my bookshelf! It's simple but so good, and I like the dried cranberries with the oatmeal over more typical raisins.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

05/10/2012

                This is definitely my boyfriend's FAVORITE cookie recipe now! The cranberries REALLY make the oatmeal cookie amazing :) The only difference probably is that I didn't "smoosh" mine down as much, so they were slightly thicker. I also found that 12 minutes was the magic baking number when it came to baking time. :)

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

11/20/2011

                Long story short...I love an all natural cranberry orange instant oatmeal from target. So I zested an orange and used the juice to soak the cranberries before I began step 1. I then  followed the recipe (upping the salt and cinnamon to 1 teaspoon and using dark brown sugar). Before adding the cranberries I drained them well then added them with the zest. 
                
                They came out amazing!!! A great rich flavor with surprising tart berries and rich warm winter scents. Perfect. Perfect Perfect.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

10/09/2011

                the addition of some orange zest would be wonderful as well!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

06/26/2011

                This cookie is very good.   It has become a family favourite.   :)

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

02/27/2011

                To make these cookies absolutely FABULOUS add Coconut and Walnuts to them. They do that at a local bakery and they call them "Harvest Cookies". Not sure why. I've also added Macadamia Nuts or Pecans instead of Walnuts. Am going to try adding peanuts and considering white chocolate chips but, DO NOT OMIT the Coconut! You won't regret it!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

02/24/2011

                I believe that I commented last October about these cookies and convection
                timg and temps. Today I want to report that I found a 2 inch sized
                cookie is too small for this type of cookie....3 or better makes a better
                sized cookie and I use a larger icecream scoop for this ty pe of cookie.  I
                use 5 different sizes of ice cream scoops..  Peanut Brittle  Mykele

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

02/24/2011

                I made a comment last October I believe about the convection oven temps
                and timing. When I did make them I found that a 2 inch cookie is not as big
                as I usually made....three inchers at least.  I will be using my larger ice
                cream scoop from now on for this recipe....I have 5 sizes for cookies
                and sooo convenient.     Peanut brittle Mykele

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

01/24/2011

                These cookies are wonderful especially with the added cranberries, next time I will try adding some walnuts. Yum!  Is there any nutritional information on these cookies, I just joined weight watchers and I can't eal anymore of them until I know so I need the information? Thanks

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

11/15/2010

                Carina 001, Since your post was in 2009, you probably won't see this but
                I will share convection oven rules with others who are confused.
                The basic rule is to set the oven temperature 25 degrees lower than
                a regular oven (except if you live over 5,000 feet where you stay
                at the given temperature) Also the baking time is less.I check my 
                cookies, etc. frequently after the first ten minutes or so.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

10/24/2010

                Rock on! I love reading all the constructive feedbacks before starting a recipe, so I ended up following a few people's idea:  ( ) White Chocolate, (-) a bit of cranberries, and (-) to 1 tsp dough when put on cookie sheet.  They turned out just as one would expect: Crispy on the sides, and chewey in the middle.  Can't wait to make another batch next time!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

06/23/2010

                These cookies are a nice break from a regular oatmeal, or choco-chip oatmeal.  In addition to the dried cranberries, I've thrown in some white chocolate chips and walnuts, too.  Terrific!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

01/04/2009

                I made this recipe with cranberries, coconut and walnut. They were great! I used a few extra tablespoons of milk (4 or so) so the cookies were chewier. The cookies were a hit at the office xmas party.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/31/2008

                Made these last night. They are pretty good but I feel like they could be improved some the next time around. These just didn't have a whole lot of flavor, and I felt like there was too much oats and not enough cranberries. I think adding white chocolate chips would be a great idea. I also didn't measure exactly two tbsp. for each cookies so I ended up getting smaller cookies and more of them - I also had to shorten the baking time because the first batch came out too brown.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/16/2008

                I made these this morning and they're delicious! I made my first batch according to the directions - 2 tablespoons of dough baked for 16 minutes. However, I like smaller cookies, so I made the remaining cookies with 1 tablespoon of dough baked for 9 to 10 minutes. Next time I make these, I'm going to add golden raisins in the dough and chopped pecans on  top.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/10/2008

                I added white chocolate chips to the dough also--  the red

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/06/2008

                A basic recipe that we have adjusted to personal taste by adding candied fruit/holiday cherries/apricots/dates -- your favorite in place of the canberries. Travel well --a favorite of the troops!!LadyAquilla

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

12/04/2008

                Thank you autiemaryann and dbolas1 for your suggestions!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

11/29/2008

                Made these today - lovely!! Has put me in the festive mood and out came some new (and old favourite) cookie recipes. My kitchen is a mess but the smells are divine!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

11/29/2008

                I made these with Craisins and splenda. My mom is diabetic and cann  n  n  n  n  n  t enjoy any sweets on thanksgiving so I have been making all of Marthan  n  n  n  n  n  s cookies of the day with Splenda (white and brown) and they come out Great! Thank you Martha for a recipes that I can change to a diabetic recipe.!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

11/26/2008

                I made these with dried cherries they came out great.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

11/26/2008

                I just made these using the dried cranberries and  small size raisins they came out very good, and went fast.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

11/26/2008

                carina, i have  an electric mixer now, but growing up i used a wooden spoon and lots of upper body strength.  you can do it. just stir til light and fluffy with a spoon.   read your owner's manual for your convection oven. look for a similar cookie recipe if it includes recipes. sometimes convection ovens require less time. you don't want to burn them.  good luck!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

11/26/2008

                You can use your regular mixer if you do  not have one with a paddle.  I have and my cookies come out great.

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

11/26/2008

                Sounds like a great cookie!  I would like to bake it, but I don't have an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and am wondering how otherwise I can deal with that part of the preparation process!?
                I am not a great baker either, and only have a Microwave/Convection oven with baking capabilities but would really like to make this cookies.  If anyone has tried making them with such an "oven", could you please give me some suggestions?
                Thank you!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: Unrated

08/19/2008

                Crispy and healthful.  We are taking these for snacks on the first day of school!

Martha Stewart Member

Rating: 4 stars

07/06/2019

                I liked it It did have a nice tang, but I also put icing on top in  a                                                                                                drizzle and the result was sweet! Also you might want to correct the spelling of "stunning" in the lead for the recipe!! It has two n's not two d's. Aloha!

Rating: 4 stars

Rating: 5 stars

02/09/2019

                I really struggled not to just sit down and eat the whole batch ! These are a winner!

Rating: 5 stars

04/26/2017

                This is a great cookie I added 1 cup of dark chocolate chips.

Rating: 5 stars

01/22/2017

                These are the very best cookies!!! My family loves them. I make a batch with dried apricots as well.  Adding a few chocolate chips or white chocolate chips is also a good variation. I use Chinese All Spice instead of cinnamon, Yummy!! Enoy!!

Rating: Unrated

02/24/2016

                Can I add white chocolate chips to this recipe?  If so, how many?

Rating: Unrated

01/14/2014

                Baked these cookies with great trepidation because they sounded healthy -- oatmeal, cranberries.  These are D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S.  I will eat one of these kind of like a pick-me-up bar.  They stay tender and it's hard to eat just one.  I will definitely make these again!
                
                Thanks Martha -- sorry I doubted you.  Now, if only you would respond to questions presented by your followers on this website.  I've seen folks ask question only to find them waiting...

Rating: Unrated

09/07/2013

                Just baked these cookies and last batch is still in the oven. The house smells divine and the cookies are sooo delicious and perfect. I used quick oats and reduced the baking time to 14-15 mins only. This recipe is a keeper. The cookies are firm enough on the outside and soft on the inside. I found all the ingredients just went so well together and not oversweet at all. I totally recommend to give it a try if you are still thinking.

Rating: 5 stars

06/20/2013

                This is one of my oldest and most favorite cookie recipes, and I still have this special holiday cookie issue on my bookshelf! It's simple but so good, and I like the dried cranberries with the oatmeal over more typical raisins.

Rating: Unrated

05/10/2012

                This is definitely my boyfriend's FAVORITE cookie recipe now! The cranberries REALLY make the oatmeal cookie amazing :) The only difference probably is that I didn't "smoosh" mine down as much, so they were slightly thicker. I also found that 12 minutes was the magic baking number when it came to baking time. :)

Rating: Unrated

11/20/2011

                Long story short...I love an all natural cranberry orange instant oatmeal from target. So I zested an orange and used the juice to soak the cranberries before I began step 1. I then  followed the recipe (upping the salt and cinnamon to 1 teaspoon and using dark brown sugar). Before adding the cranberries I drained them well then added them with the zest. 
                
                They came out amazing!!! A great rich flavor with surprising tart berries and rich warm winter scents. Perfect. Perfect Perfect.

Rating: Unrated

10/09/2011

                the addition of some orange zest would be wonderful as well!

Rating: Unrated

06/26/2011

                This cookie is very good.   It has become a family favourite.   :)

Rating: Unrated

02/27/2011

                To make these cookies absolutely FABULOUS add Coconut and Walnuts to them. They do that at a local bakery and they call them "Harvest Cookies". Not sure why. I've also added Macadamia Nuts or Pecans instead of Walnuts. Am going to try adding peanuts and considering white chocolate chips but, DO NOT OMIT the Coconut! You won't regret it!

Rating: Unrated

02/24/2011

                I believe that I commented last October about these cookies and convection
                timg and temps. Today I want to report that I found a 2 inch sized
                cookie is too small for this type of cookie....3 or better makes a better
                sized cookie and I use a larger icecream scoop for this ty pe of cookie.  I
                use 5 different sizes of ice cream scoops..  Peanut Brittle  Mykele  


                    
                I made a comment last October I believe about the convection oven temps
                and timing. When I did make them I found that a 2 inch cookie is not as big
                as I usually made....three inchers at least.  I will be using my larger ice
                cream scoop from now on for this recipe....I have 5 sizes for cookies
                and sooo convenient.     Peanut brittle Mykele

Rating: Unrated

01/24/2011

                These cookies are wonderful especially with the added cranberries, next time I will try adding some walnuts. Yum!  Is there any nutritional information on these cookies, I just joined weight watchers and I can't eal anymore of them until I know so I need the information? Thanks

Rating: Unrated

11/15/2010

                Carina 001, Since your post was in 2009, you probably won't see this but
                I will share convection oven rules with others who are confused.
                The basic rule is to set the oven temperature 25 degrees lower than
                a regular oven (except if you live over 5,000 feet where you stay
                at the given temperature) Also the baking time is less.I check my 
                cookies, etc. frequently after the first ten minutes or so.

Rating: Unrated

10/24/2010

                Rock on! I love reading all the constructive feedbacks before starting a recipe, so I ended up following a few people's idea:  ( ) White Chocolate, (-) a bit of cranberries, and (-) to 1 tsp dough when put on cookie sheet.  They turned out just as one would expect: Crispy on the sides, and chewey in the middle.  Can't wait to make another batch next time!

Rating: Unrated

06/23/2010

                These cookies are a nice break from a regular oatmeal, or choco-chip oatmeal.  In addition to the dried cranberries, I've thrown in some white chocolate chips and walnuts, too.  Terrific!

Rating: Unrated

01/04/2009

                I made this recipe with cranberries, coconut and walnut. They were great! I used a few extra tablespoons of milk (4 or so) so the cookies were chewier. The cookies were a hit at the office xmas party.

Rating: Unrated

12/31/2008

                Made these last night. They are pretty good but I feel like they could be improved some the next time around. These just didn't have a whole lot of flavor, and I felt like there was too much oats and not enough cranberries. I think adding white chocolate chips would be a great idea. I also didn't measure exactly two tbsp. for each cookies so I ended up getting smaller cookies and more of them - I also had to shorten the baking time because the first batch came out too brown.

Rating: Unrated

12/16/2008

                I made these this morning and they're delicious! I made my first batch according to the directions - 2 tablespoons of dough baked for 16 minutes. However, I like smaller cookies, so I made the remaining cookies with 1 tablespoon of dough baked for 9 to 10 minutes. Next time I make these, I'm going to add golden raisins in the dough and chopped pecans on  top.

Rating: Unrated

12/10/2008

                I added white chocolate chips to the dough also--  the red

Rating: Unrated

12/06/2008

                A basic recipe that we have adjusted to personal taste by adding candied fruit/holiday cherries/apricots/dates -- your favorite in place of the canberries. Travel well --a favorite of the troops!!LadyAquilla

Rating: Unrated

12/04/2008

                Thank you autiemaryann and dbolas1 for your suggestions!

Rating: Unrated

11/29/2008

                Made these today - lovely!! Has put me in the festive mood and out came some new (and old favourite) cookie recipes. My kitchen is a mess but the smells are divine!  


                    
                I made these with Craisins and splenda. My mom is diabetic and cann  n  n  n  n  n  t enjoy any sweets on thanksgiving so I have been making all of Marthan  n  n  n  n  n  s cookies of the day with Splenda (white and brown) and they come out Great! Thank you Martha for a recipes that I can change to a diabetic recipe.!

Rating: Unrated

11/26/2008

                I made these with dried cherries they came out great.  


                    
                I just made these using the dried cranberries and  small size raisins they came out very good, and went fast.  


                    
                carina, i have  an electric mixer now, but growing up i used a wooden spoon and lots of upper body strength.  you can do it. just stir til light and fluffy with a spoon.   read your owner's manual for your convection oven. look for a similar cookie recipe if it includes recipes. sometimes convection ovens require less time. you don't want to burn them.  good luck!  


                    
                You can use your regular mixer if you do  not have one with a paddle.  I have and my cookies come out great.  


                    
                Sounds like a great cookie!  I would like to bake it, but I don't have an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and am wondering how otherwise I can deal with that part of the preparation process!?
                I am not a great baker either, and only have a Microwave/Convection oven with baking capabilities but would really like to make this cookies.  If anyone has tried making them with such an "oven", could you please give me some suggestions?
                Thank you!

Rating: Unrated

08/19/2008

                Crispy and healthful.  We are taking these for snacks on the first day of school!

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