Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies

The subtle taste of orange is an unexpected, but delightful surprise in these oatmeal and dried cranberry cookies.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 104 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.5 cup white sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in orange zest, vanilla extract, and orange extract.

Step 3

Whisk flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a separate bowl; stir into butter mixture. Stir in oats and cranberries.

Step 4

Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 5

Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes . Cool on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.