Description
Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies are a delightful treat that marries the chewiness of oats with the tartness of cranberries and the crunch of pecans. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies bring the comfort of home baking to your kitchen. With their rustic charm and customizable options, they promise to be a crowd-pleaser that keeps everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together rolled oats, flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Gently fold in cranberries and pecans.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain slightly undercooked.
- Cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg