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Orange Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Keyword Christmas, cinnamon, Cookies, craisins, oatmeal, orange, zest
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings 14 Cookies
Author Amy Williams mynameissnickerdoodle.com

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Cold Butter Cubed
  • 2 TBSP Orange Zest
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Large Eggs
  • 2 tsp Pure Vanilla Extract
  • 2 1/2 Cups All Purpose Flour
  • 2 TBSP Cornstarch
  • 1/2 tsp Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 Cup Quick Oats
  • 1 1/2 Cups Dried Cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • In a large bowl cream together butter, orange zest, brown sugar and granulated sugar for 2 minutes on medium speed.
  • Add in eggs and vanilla and mix until well blended.
  • In a separate bowl whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • Stir in oatmeal.
  • Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients.
  • Blend until the flour is halfway incorporated. You don’t want to over mix the dough.
  • Add in dried cranberries and finish mixing until the flour is just incorporated.
  • Using a large cookie scoop* or 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop up dough and place onto a large plate.
  • Chill in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours.
  • Place 6 dough balls onto a baking sheet. Make sure to space them evenly apart.
  • Bake for 12-14 minutes or until lightly golden brown.
  • Let them cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack.
  • Repeat with the remaining dough.