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
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 teaspoon orange extract
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 tablespoon grated orange zest

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla, orange zest and orange extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and cinnamon; stir into the butter mixture. Stir in the oats and cranberries. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 3

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