Christmas Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies

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

• Ready In: 9 mins
• 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 =).