Did you know that the oatmeal cookie is next in popularity to the chocolate chip?
These Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies are an old fashioned style cookie that is perfectly crisp on the outside, and chewy on the inside. The sweet and tart cranberries are also a nice bonus.
This semester our culinary students have made dozens upon dozens for various school events, including Preview Day, Open House and an additional 32 dozen for tomorrows grand opening of our new campus store: Mary’s Mini Mart.
Check out our recipe ... you'll be hooked !
OATMEAL CRANBERRY COOKIES - 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup dried cranberries
DIRECTIONS 1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, cinnamon, baking powder, and baking soda. Set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together the vanilla, milk, and eggs. Set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the butter with both sugars, and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. Reduce speed to low, gradually add milk mixture, and beat well. Add the flour mixture, and beat until just combined. Remove bowl from the electric mixer, and stir in the oats and cranberries. Place dough in the refrigerator until firm, at least 2 hours or overnight.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line several baking sheets with parchment paper, and set aside. Shape 2 tablespoons of dough into a ball; place on one of the prepared sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough, placing 3 inches apart. Press with the bottom of a glass to flatten dough into 2-inch-diameter rounds.
3. Bake until golden but still soft in center, 16 to 18 minutes, rotating halfway through. Remove from oven; transfer with parchment to a wire rack to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week
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