Description
Delightful white chocolate oatmeal cranberry cookies combine sweet and tart flavors in a perfect holiday treat. Crisp edges and chewy centers make these cookies irresistible for seasonal gatherings and cozy afternoons with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup (2 sticks/226 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 ¾ cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (165 grams) brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheating Preparation: Position oven racks centrally and warm to 350F (175C). Line two baking trays with parchment paper for effortless cookie removal.
- Creaming Foundation: Whisk softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until the mixture achieves a fluffy, light texture that promises delectable cookies.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Integrate eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly. Incorporate vanilla extract to elevate the dough’s aromatic complexity.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together. Gradually merge these dry elements into the wet mixture, maintaining a smooth, consistent texture.
- Textural Embellishment: Delicately fold rolled oats, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips throughout the dough, ensuring uniform distribution of flavor and texture.
- Portioning and Placement: Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, positioning dollops two inches apart to accommodate natural spreading during baking.
- Baking and Monitoring: Bake until cookie edges turn golden-brown and centers remain soft, typically 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven to prevent over-drying and maintain optimal moisture.
- Cooling Protocol: Rest cookies briefly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks. This crucial step finalizes the cookies’ texture and prevents additional cooking from residual heat.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Ensure butter is softened, not melted, for perfect cookie texture and consistent creaming with sugars.
- Measure Precisely: Use exact measurements for flour and oats to maintain the right dough consistency and prevent dry or overly dense cookies.
- Folding Technique: Gently fold mix-ins like white chocolate and cranberries to keep the dough’s delicate structure and prevent ingredient sinking.
- Spacing is Critical: Place cookie dough at least two inches apart to allow proper spreading and prevent cookies from merging during baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 25
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg