Thursday, October 17, 2013

Chewy Oatmeal Chip Cookies with Cranberries

MAKES 3 DOZEN COOKIES

INGREDIENTS
1 c unsalted butter, softened
1 c packed light brown sugar
1/2 c white sugar
2 eggs
2 t vanilla extract
1 1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 t baking soda
1/2 t salt
3 c quick oats
1 c chocolate chips
3/4 c dried cranberries

Preheat oven to 325.

In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and white sugar on a high speed for 3 minutes. Beat in one egg at a time then add vanilla extract. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt, and slowly add into the creamed mixture until just blended. Mix in the quick oats, chocolate chips, and cranberries.

Drop 2 T spoonfuls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 12 minutes.

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  2. I remade these to be Ginger Oatmeal Cookies and they were delicious!

    Skip the chocolate chips and cranberries and in their place, add:

    1/2 t cloves
    1 t ground ginger
    1 t cinnamon

    They were great cookies, especially with a glass of warm cider.

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