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    Giant Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

    September 9, 2020 by Style Sweet 6 Comments

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    Rolled oats got a glow up in these chewy, Giant Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies. I swapped traditional raisins for plump, tart dried cranberries and added chopped walnuts for crunch and texture. My kids convinced me to add chocolate and nobody regrets it.

    Giant Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies on a plate

    Why You'll Love these Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

    These extra-large cranberry oatmeal cookies are packed full of flavor and texture. A double-scoop of cookie dough makes 8 giant cookies that are both crisp on the outside and chewy in the middle.

    Both brown and white sugars play together perfectly to create a cookie that spreads just enough while still laden with butterscotch notes.

    A close-up image of an oatmeal cookies on a baking sheet with parchment paper

    Using a classic oatmeal raisin base, the add-in combinations are endless!

    Texture of Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Instead of a thick cookie that bakes like a brick, be sure to flatten these big boys before hitting the oven. They will spread and develop a crispy crust around the edges while the middle stays moist and chewy for days!

    The bits of walnut add crunch while the oats and plump cranberries keep the centers soft and perfectly chewy.

    Ingredients at a Glance

    Dried Cranberries: Personally, I think dried cranberries are far superior to raisins - adding both sweet and tart flavors to the cookies.

    Dark Chocolate Chunks: Bits of chopped chocolate created melty puddles throughout, but you may opt for chocolate chips instead.

    Walnuts: These cookies have toasted walnut pieces. Various other nuts or seeds, like pecans and pumpkin seeds, would work as well.

    Cranberries, walnuts, and chocolate being added to oatmeal cookie dough

    Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds flavor and browning in these cookies and help keep the centers moist and chewy.

    White Sugar: White sugar helps the cookies spread so that they aren't too thick or dense.

    Rolled Oats: Use old fashion rolled oats, not instant, in this recipe.

    Unsalted Butter: The butter will be melted in the recipe, so no need to let it come to room temperature first.

    Oatmeal Cookie Variations

    These cookies were inspired by my Trail Mix Cookies from a few years ago. I like the idea of swapping in different nuts, seeds, and dried fruit to make different variations.

    Only have pecans or prefer seeds to nuts? Toss those in too! Some other flavor ideas include: dried cherries/chopped almonds/white chocolate; salted pumpkin seeds/sesame seeds/dark chocolate; sultanas/roasted hazelnuts/milk chocolate.

    A platter of bakes cranberry oatmeal cookies

    Baking with Kids

    We can all thank Everett and little sister Amara for these Giant Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies. This recipe is perfect for baking with kids because there are so many opportunities to toss things in.

    They take turns adding in the different ingredients - oats, cranberries, walnuts, chocolate. Pre-measuring ingredients then letting the kids toss them in keeps everyone involved.

    It was their idea to add the chocolate (of course), and the cookies are even better for it. Again - don’t have all the exact mix-ins? Toss in whatever you have to make your own combination!

    Plates of oatmeal cookies with cranberries, walnuts, and chocolate

    Baker’s Notes

    • Used rolled oats, not instant.
    • Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking. Bang the bottom of the sheet on the oven rack when rotating and once done baking to encourage the centers to collapse.
    • Feel free to swap in different mix-ins. You should have 1 ½ cups total of mix-ins (not including chocolate chips, if using)

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    Recipe

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    5 from 2 votes

    Giant Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

    Swap traditional raisins for plump, tart dried cranberries in these moist, chewy Giant Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Total Time40 mins
    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cranberry, oatmeal cookies
    Servings: 8

    Ingredients

    Giant Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • 6 tablespoon granulated sugar
    • 6 tablespoon brown sugar
    • 1 large egg
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 cup rolled oats
    • ¾ cup dried cranberries
    • ¾ cup chopped walnuts toasted
    • 3 oz chopped dark chocolate

    Instructions

    Giant Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon together. Set aside.
    • Place the butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20 second intervals until the butter is very soft but not all the way melted. Pour the butter into a bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or a mixing bowl and hand mixer) and add in the granulated and brown sugars. Mix on medium until combined. The butter might still be warm but shouldn't be hot to the touch.
    • Add the egg and vanilla and mix until combined.
    • Working in two batches, and half of the flour mixture in at a time. Mix on low until just barely combined (some streaks of flour will remain). Add the oats and mix to combine. Add in the cranberries, walnuts, and chocolate. Mix on low until incorporated.
    • Scoop the dough into 6 tablespoon balls (I used a 3 tablespoon scoop and piled them on top of each other). Alternatively, weigh the dough into about 3 ounce portions. You should get about 8 portions of dough. Evenly space out the dough on the two sheets, at least 3 inches apart, and pat down flat.
    • Bake in the oven for 13 to 15 minutes. When done, the edges should have some browning and feel firm while the centers will still be soft. Rotate the pans halfway through baking, banging the bottom of the pans against the oven racks at this time and at the end of baking to encourage the centers to collapse and spread.
    • Cool cooking on their baking sheets for 5 to10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack.
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    Comments

    1. Addy

      September 17, 2022 at 3:19 am

      Will the cookies be too sweet if I used milk chocolate instead of dark? Thanks!

      Reply
      • stylesweet

        September 17, 2022 at 4:41 pm

        Hi! They will be slightly sweeter, yes, but probably not too sweet. I bet they would still taste pretty great. Happy Baking!

        Reply
    2. Amulya

      October 11, 2022 at 4:08 pm

      5 stars
      These are my favourite cookies BY FAR. I’ve baked them three times already 😉

      Reply
    3. Colleen

      February 23, 2023 at 4:28 pm

      5 stars
      Tessa this is a delicious recipe and easy to make. Truly our favorite cookie recipe.and so good with coffee in the morning! When I make them I share these cookies with my neighbors too...and if I'm out in front of my house in the garden and if they drive by they will stop and ask when the next batch is coming out! (these are the husbands asking too)!
      Your cookie recipe is famous in the neighborhood.
      If I have coconut flakes I will add them along with the other ingredients ....so good!
      Keep creating and baking... love your insight in your books tool

      Reply

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