Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies Recipe

Introduction

These Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies are a delightful blend of chewy oats, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans. Perfect for holiday snacking or any time you crave a comforting treat. They’re easy to make and packed with warm spices that bring a cozy feel to every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick)
• 6 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon each: cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg
• 1 cup total mix-ins: dried cranberries, chopped pecans, chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Melt the butter or cream it with the sugars if you prefer a richer texture.
2. Step 2: In a bowl, combine the egg, melted butter, oil, vanilla extract, and hot water. Mix well.
3. Step 3: Add the oats, flour, baking soda, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, and spices. Stir until just combined.
4. Step 4: Fold in your choice of dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips. You can adjust the mix-ins according to your taste.
5. Step 5: Use a heaping tablespoon to drop cookie dough onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
6. Step 6: Bake for about 12 minutes, or until the bottoms are golden brown.
7. Step 7: Let the cookies cool before serving to prevent them from falling apart when warm. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

• Swap pecans for sliced almonds, walnuts, or extra dried fruit for different textures and flavors.
• For a nut-free option, increase the cranberries and chocolate chips only.
• If you want chewier cookies, underbake by a minute or two.
• Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can help maintain shape and enhance flavor.

Storage

Store these cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze them for up to 3 months. To enjoy, thaw at room temperature or warm briefly in the oven.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned oats?

Yes, quick oats can be used, but the texture will be softer and less chewy compared to old-fashioned oats.

Can I make these cookies gluten-free?

Absolutely! Substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend that measures cup-for-cup for best results.

Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies Recipe

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Deliciously chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips. These easy-to-make cookies combine warm spices and a perfect balance of sweetness, baked to golden perfection for a comforting treat perfect for the holidays or anytime snacking.

• Author: liam
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 12 minutes
• Total Time: 22 minutes
• Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American
• Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup butter (1/2 stick), melted
• 6 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup hot water

Dry Ingredients

• 1 cup oats
• 1 cup flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon allspice
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg

Mix-Ins

• 1 cup total mix-ins: dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips (adjust proportions to taste)

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking your cookies.
2. Prepare Dough: In a mixing bowl, combine the melted butter, oil, egg, vanilla extract, and hot water. Stir until well combined. In a separate bowl, whisk together oats, flour, baking soda, brown sugar, white sugar, salt, and spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg). Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, mixing until incorporated.
3. Add Mix-Ins: Fold in the dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough to ensure each cookie will have a good balance of flavors.
4. Shape Cookies: Using a heaping tablespoon, scoop out portions of dough and place them spaced apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a non-stick surface to prevent sticking.
5. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies at 350°F for approximately 12 minutes or until the bottoms turn golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
6. Cool Cookies: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

• You can customize the mix-ins by using more cranberries, chocolate chips, or substituting pecans with almonds, raisins, or chopped dates based on preference.
• For a richer flavor, you may cream the butter with the sugars instead of melting the butter before mixing.
• Allow cookies to cool fully to avoid breakage; however, a warm cookie makes for the perfect treat as well.
• If you prefer a crisper cookie, bake a minute or two longer, but watch closely to avoid overbaking.

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