The ultimate oatmeal cookies.  The Crispy Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies.

Name your favorite cookie….

Not like a brand. Like a type. Go ahead. Whats your favorite kind of cookie?

I already know what your gonna say. Better yet, you already know what most people would say. If this was Family Feud… and Steve said, “Name a kind of cookie that is everyone’s favorite?” You would say it, wouldn’t you? You would slam your sweaty palm, on the red buzzer, as fast and hard as you can, to tell that bald headed man that cookie!

But I am not here to talk about that cookie. Nope! Not today!

I am here to talk about this cookie! The Underdog…

The Dark Horse.

The Out-of-Towner.

The Black Swan!!!!

THE OATMEAL COOKIE!

Not just any old neglected, in the back of the cabinet, oatmeal cookie. Im talking about the…..

Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies.

Say whhaattttt???????

Yes, this is the Cadillac of cookies right here.

I mean once you Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookie. You never go back!

Bullshit! I go back all the time. But I like variety. But not you my friend. You will fall in love. Hand them out like flyers to strangers. You will make these and put them out for Santa. And as for the gift you will get from Santa that night…. Let’s just say you may want to get the kids some quality headphones so they can sleep tight. Can I get an AMEN!?

Okay, let me stop.  Here’s the recipe:

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Crispy Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

8 mins

Total Time

18 mins

 

The ultimate oatmeal cookies.  The Crispy Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 12

Calories: 344 kcal

Author: Andrew

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup sugar
• 14 tbsp unsalted butter slightly melted (1 stick + 6 tbsp)
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 3/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, sugar, and butter until light and fluffy.
3. Add in vanilla and egg and beat until just combined.
4. In a separate bowl, mix together flour, salt, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
5. Slowly beat into wet ingredients until combined.
6. Fold in oats, cranberries and walnuts.
7. Roll into 1 inch balls.
8. Place on baking sheet.
9. Put in oven for 8-10 minutes of until golden brown.
10. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Store leftovers in air tight container.

Nutrition Facts

Crispy Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies

Amount Per Serving (2 cookies)

Calories 344 Calories from Fat 162

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 18g 28%

Saturated Fat 9g 45%

Cholesterol 49mg 16%

Sodium 256mg 11%

Potassium 128mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 43g 14%

Dietary Fiber 2g 8%

Sugars 24g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 8.7%

Calcium 3.7%

Iron 7.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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