Cranberry Choco-Oat Delight Cookies
Indulge in the delightful combination of chewy oats, tart cranberries, and rich chocolate in these mouthwatering cookies. Perfect for lunchboxes or as an after-school treat, these scrumptious cookies are sure to be a family favorite! Adapted from a beloved Family Fun magazine recipe, feel free to switch out the cranberries and chocolate chips for your favorite mix-ins such as nuts, M&M's, or other dried fruits. Bake a batch today and watch them disappear!
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Servings
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Calories
14
Ingredients
Ingredients
all-purpose flour
1.5 cups (sifted)
baking powder
1 teaspoon
baking soda
0.5 teaspoon
salt
0.25 teaspoon
cinnamon
0.5 teaspoon
butter
1 cup (cubed and at room temperature)
brown sugar
0.75 cup
granulated sugar
0.5 cup
eggs
2 (large)
vanilla extract
1 teaspoon
rolled oats
2 cups
dried cranberries
1 cup
white chocolate chips
0.5 cup
semisweet mini chocolate chips
1 cup
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Set this dry mixture aside.
3
In another bowl, cream the room temperature butter with both brown and granulated sugars until the mixture is light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
4
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture in increments, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
5
Gently fold in the rolled oats until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough. Then, add in the dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and semisweet mini chocolate chips, mixing until well combined.
6
Using a 1/3 or 1/4 cup measuring cup, scoop the dough onto ungreased baking sheets spaced a couple of inches apart. Flatten the dough mounds with the floured bottom of a drinking glass.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 13 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. The centers may look slightly underbaked; they will continue to firm up as they cool.
8
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack. Enjoy warm or at room temperature, ideally paired with a big glass of milk!
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cranberry Choco-Oat Delight Cookies?
These are scrumptious cookies featuring a chewy combination of rolled oats, tart dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and semisweet mini chocolate chips.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
The oven should be preheated to 350°F (175°C).
How long do these cookies need to bake?
Bake the cookies for 13 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
Can I substitute the dried cranberries?
Yes, you can swap cranberries for other dried fruits, nuts, or even M&M's.
What kind of oats are used in this recipe?
This recipe calls for 2 cups of rolled oats.
How should the butter be prepared for creaming?
The butter should be cubed and at room temperature for optimal creaming with the sugars.
What types of chocolate are included?
The recipe uses a mix of 0.5 cup of white chocolate chips and 1 cup of semisweet mini chocolate chips.
How do I shape the cookies?
Use a 1/3 or 1/4 cup measuring cup to scoop the dough and then flatten the mounds with the floured bottom of a drinking glass.
Should I grease the baking sheets?
No, the recipe specifies using ungreased baking sheets.
Why should the centers look slightly underbaked when I pull them out?
The centers will continue to firm up as they cool on the baking sheet, ensuring a chewy texture.
What is the best way to cool these cookies?
Allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.
Can I add nuts to this recipe?
Yes, nuts are a recommended optional mix-in if you want extra crunch.
What dry ingredients are sifted together?
Sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon.
How many eggs are required?
The recipe requires 2 large eggs.
What is the serving suggestion?
These cookies are best enjoyed warm or at room temperature, ideally paired with a big glass of milk.
Is cinnamon used in these cookies?
Yes, 0.5 teaspoon of cinnamon is added to the dry mixture for flavor.
What sugars are used?
The recipe uses 0.75 cup of brown sugar and 0.5 cup of granulated sugar.
How much flour is needed?
You will need 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour.
What is the origin of this recipe?
This recipe was adapted from a beloved Family Fun magazine recipe.
What is the texture of these cookies?
They are described as having a chewy texture thanks to the rolled oats.
Are these cookies suitable for kids?
Yes, they are perfect for lunchboxes or as an after-school treat.
Should I add the eggs all at once?
No, add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
What size scoop is recommended for the dough?
A 1/3 cup or 1/4 cup measuring cup is recommended for scooping the dough.
How much vanilla extract is used?
The recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
Do I need to sift the flour?
Yes, the instructions recommend sifting the flour with the other dry ingredients.
How much salt is in the recipe?
The recipe uses 0.25 teaspoon of salt.
Can I use quick oats instead?
While rolled oats provide the best chewy texture, you could substitute quick oats, though the texture may vary.
How much baking soda is required?
The recipe requires 0.5 teaspoon of baking soda.
What should I do if the dough is too sticky for the glass?
The recipe suggests flouring the bottom of the drinking glass to prevent sticking when flattening the dough.
Are these cookies considered an easy recipe?
Yes, they are tagged as an easy recipe and a family-friendly sweet treat.