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White chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies are considered a holiday classic by many, but I wasn’t introduced to them until college. One of my guy friends enlisted my help to bake a batch for a lady friend he was attempting to woo, and guess what? THEY ARE MARRIED. Cranberry oatmeal cookies are not merely good; they are worthy of everlasting love.

My twist on cranberry oatmeal cookies keeps the classic cookie recipe’s core ingredients—oatmeal, white chocolate chips, and dried cranberries—but it takes the recipe to a new place that is (and I do not say this lightly; these cookies have gotten people married after all) better than the original cranberry oatmeal cookie recipe.I have a few secret ingredients that yield a superior cookie.Even if you think you’ve tried white chocolate cranberry oatmeal cookies, you haven’t experienced them fully until you taste this unique twist.

And if their sublime taste doesn’t sell you, the quick and easy prep will. You don’t even need to refrigerate the cookie dough prior to baking! This recipe yields a moderate 24 cookies. You can increase the recipe as you wish or use the extra space in your storage container (and tummy) for other holiday cookie favorites like these Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies, Chocolate Ginger Cookies, and any of these delicious cookie recipes.

How to Make Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

The secret to these chewy oatmeal cranberry cookies lies in their ingredients. All are easy to find, and once you’ve tasted them in your cookies, you won’t go back.

The Ingredients

Unsalted Butter. The foundation of the cookies’ chewy texture and holiday flavor.Oatmeal. I like old fashioned (rolled) oats for their texture. Oats are packed with fiber and vitamins, helping to make these relatively healthy oatmeal cranberry cookies compared to most.

Cranberries. Dried cranberries add a festive pop of color, texture, and fruity sweetness. I made these as Ocean Spray cranberry oatmeal cookies, but you can use any brand you prefer. White Chocolate Chips. Delicious with cranberries. The combination feels distinctly holiday.

Pecans. Chopped pecans make these cookies taste gourmet. They’re rich, toasty, and my friends couldn’t stop talking about how much they loved the addition.

Brandy. A cheeky addition that makes these cookies taste truly special. If you prefer, you can use vanilla extract, but now that I’ve tried the cookies with brandy, I’m never going back.Cinnamon. Its cozy warmth is just right here.

The Directions

Storage Tips

To Store. Place baked cookies in an airtight storage container and store at room temperature for up to 3 days.To Freeze Baked Cookies. Place fully baked cookies in an airtight freezer-safe storage container or ziptop bag in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, let the cookies thaw overnight in the refrigerator or at room temperature.

Recommended Tools to Make this Recipe

Baking Sheet. Ideal for baking this easy cookie recipe. Stand Mixer. Helps create the dough for these Christmas cookies. Batter Scoop. For perfectly portioned oatmeal cranberry cookies.

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Leave a rating below in the comments and let me know how you liked the recipe. It’s not to be wasted on so-so cookies or even good cookies. You deserve the BEST oatmeal cranberry cookies. I’m willing to wager that these cookies will be a fast favorite. They are worthy of your holiday cookie platter.