CRANBERRY PECAN OATMEAL COOKIES

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We love anything cranberry and these cookies are by far the best oatmeal cookies I have ever had. They are quick, easy and a single recipe makes at least 4 dozen 2-3 inch cookies. They are perfect for the little helpers to assist with in the kitchen. They would also be great for cookie exchanges and I think Santa may even find a...

Provided by Jody Ayers

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 stick butter at room temperature
1 c firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 c all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
3 c quick oats
1 c dried cranberries
1 c pecan pieces
1-2 Tbsp fresh orange zest

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugars together until creamy.
  • 3. Add eggs and Vanilla and mix well. Meanwhile, in another bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
  • 4. Slowly add dry ingredients to creamed sugar and egg mixture and mix well.
  • 5. Add oats, cranberries, pecans and orange zest. Mix together until well combined.
  • 6. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheet (I line mine with parchment paper or use silicone mat). Bake 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  • 7. Cool 1-2 minutes on the cookie sheet and then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

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