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Published: Jan 21, 2019 · Modified: Oct 28, 2022 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

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Dried Cranberries in a traditional oatmeal cookie are delicious Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies. Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies make a delicious snack or dessert.

These tasty cookies are perfect for the holidays or for everyday!

A plate filled with a stack of oatmeal cookies with cranberries.
Table of Contents
A delicious oatmeal cookie
Key ingredients
Step by step directions
Recipe tips
Recipe Faqs
Freezing cookies
More great cookie recipes
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

A delicious oatmeal cookie

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies are very similar to a traditional oatmeal raisin cookie, but with dried cranberries instead of raisins. The cranberries add a delicious sweetness to the cookies.

These cookies are easy to make and this recipe makes a bunch, 36 cookies! So you easily have enough to feed a crowd or keep for yourself and nibble away on cookie after cookie!

Anytime I'm asked to bring cookies to a party or family gathering, I bring a variety of cookies. These oatmeal cranberry cookies are always included because they are always a hit!

Whip up a batch of these cookies in no time at all. This recipe doesn't require any chilling of the dough, so the cookies go straight from the bowl right into the oven.

I used dried, sweetened cranberries in these cookies. You could also add raisins if you wanted and maybe some chocolate chips!

Key ingredients

Ingredients for making oatmeal cookies with cranberries.
  • Oats - Use old fashioned oatmeal or rolled oats. The thicker oats work best in this cookie because it adds great texture. Do not use instant or one minute oats.
  • Brown sugar - the brown sugar helps keep the cookie soft and chewy
  • Butter - I use salted butter. Make certain your butter is at room temperature so it can easily be mixed in with the sugar.
  • Cranberries - dried sweetened cranberries

Step by step directions

  • Cream butter and sugar together
  • Add eggs and vanilla
Mixing butter and brown sugar together.
Eggs and vanilla added to cookie dough.
  • Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix to combine
  • Mix in oats
Flour and cinnamon added to cookie dough.
Oats added to a bowl with cookie dough.
  • Stir in cranberries
Dried cranberries in a bowl with cookie dough.
Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie dough on a baking sheet ready for the oven.
  • Use a cookie scoop or two spoons to form balls of cookie dough on an ungreased cookie sheet
  • Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 8-10 minutes
  • Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 1-2 minutes and then remove to a baking rack until fully cooled
A plateful of Cookies.

Recipe tips

  • Make certain your butter is at room temperature
  • Whip butter for 3-4 minutes along with brown sugar
  • Use real vanilla, not imitation
  • Use Old Fashioned Oats - not quick cook oats. Old Fashioned Oats are thicker and hold together better in these cookies.
  • Add sweetened dried cranberries

Recipe Faqs

What is the best way to store cranberry oatmeal cookies?

Allow cookies to fully cool on baking rack. Place in an airtight container or storage bag. Store at room temperature.

Can I freeze cranberry oatmeal cookies?

Yes, these cookies freeze well. Once the cookies are fully cool, place in a freezer safe container or freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

Freezing cookies

These cookies are perfect for making ahead of time and freezing.

My grandmother used to make batches of cookies and freeze them. She always had cookies to serve if anyone dropped over for a visit.

My sister also freezes cookies, but not to serve to company. She likes to eat them frozen! She pulls out one at a time and eats them in their hard frozen state.

To freeze

  • Allow cookies to cool completely on a baking rack
  • Place cookies in an airtight container or a freezer bag
  • Arrange cookies in a single layer
  • Place a piece of parchment paper or waxed paper on top of cookies and add another layer of cookies
  • Freeze container in a flat position
  • Cookies will last up to three months in a deep freezer

To thaw

  • Remove cookies from freezer
  • Let sit for at least 2 hours at room temperature

More great cookie recipes

  • Cowboy Cookies
  • Sour Cream Cookies
  • Mini M&M Cookies
  • Raspberry Bow Tie Cookies
  • Cranberry Swirl Cookies
  • Dark Chocolate Oat Cookies
  • Pecan Icebox Cookies
  • Lemon Sugar Cookies
  • Thumbprint Cookies
  • Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bars
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If you make this recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Leave a comment below and snap a picture and tag me on Instagram @beyondthechickencoop

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A plate filled with a stack of oatmeal cookies with cranberries.

Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

Kathy
Oatmeal cookies with sweetened dried cranberries.
4.95 from 95 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 10 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies
Calories 130 kcal

Equipment

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  • Stand Mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cooling Rack
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup butter, salted (softened)
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ¾ cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups oats
  • 1 cup sweetened dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, cream butter until soft and light. Add brown sugar and continue mixing.
    1 cup butter, salted, 1 cup brown sugar
  • Add eggs and vanilla. Mix well.
    1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 eggs
  • Add flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Mix well.
    1 ¾ cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Add oats. Mix just until combined. 
    3 cups oats
  • Fold in dried cranberries.
    1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
  • Form small scoops of cookies. Place on an ungreased baking sheet.
  • Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 8-10 minutes.
  • Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on baking sheet and then remove to a baking rack to continue cooling. 

Notes

Tips
  • Make certain your butter is at room temperature
  • Use real vanilla, not imitation
  • Use old fashioned oats or rolled oats - not quick cook oats. Old Fashioned Oats are thicker and hold together better in these cookies.
  • Add sweetened dried cranberries or raisins

Nutritional Disclaimer:

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 97mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 170IUCalcium: 13mgIron: 0.7mg
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Comments

  1. Marcie McGuire says

    February 21, 2023 at 10:10 am

    Made this recipe for a meeting…delicious! I added a cup of lightly salted and toasted chopped pecans to the batter. Kicked the cookies up a notch. They were a hit!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      February 21, 2023 at 2:04 pm

      Sounds like a great idea! Toasted pecans have so much flavor!
      Thanks 🙂

      Reply
  2. Chris G. says

    January 29, 2023 at 6:19 am

    I made these cookies a million times and love them. However for health reasons I need to cut back on my saturated fat intake. I would substitute egg whites for whole eggs, but any suggestions on butter substitutes?
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      January 29, 2023 at 6:45 am

      Hi Chris,
      I have only made these cookies as written. You should be able to substitute margarine for the butter if that's a better choice for you.
      Kathy

      Reply
      • Chris says

        January 29, 2023 at 11:41 am

        Thank you for replying so quickly. After some searching I think I might try Canola Oil.
        Have you ever tried substituting Canola Oil in any of your cookie recipes?
        Thank you.

      • Kathy says

        January 29, 2023 at 4:01 pm

        I have not, but now I'm curious! Let me know if you try it and how they turn out!
        Thanks 🙂

    • Peter S says

      June 05, 2023 at 11:29 am

      4 stars
      I used only 1 stick of butter and subbed avocado oil for the other stick (about 4 oz). Amazing!

      Reply
      • Kathy says

        June 05, 2023 at 12:23 pm

        Great idea! Thanks for the suggestion. 🙂

  3. Diann says

    November 29, 2022 at 7:05 pm

    Delicious oatmeal cookies with raisins!

    Reply
    • Kathy says

      November 30, 2022 at 4:45 am

      Thank you!

      Reply
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