Christmas Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

Submitted by M Harris

"This is a soft oatmeal cookie that has dried cranberries in place of raisins. These are great for Christmas time!"

 

• Ready In: 9mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Yields: 24-36 cookies

ingredients

• 2⁄3 cup granulated sugar
• 2⁄3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 3 cups quick oats
• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup dried cranberries

directions

1. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT oats, flour, and cranberries in mixer. Mix well.
2. Add flour to form dough. Fold in oats and cranberries.
3. Drop 1 -1 1/2" balls of dough on ungreased cookie sheet 2" apart.
4. Bake 9-11 minutes at 350 degrees, or until lightly brown around edges.
5. Do NOT over bake. Cookie will be slighly undercooked and will firm while cooling. Necessary if you want a soft and chewy cookie.
6. Enjoy =).