Cranberry, Orange, White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies

Submitted by DrBuzzetta

"These are very hearty cookies bursting with flavors and textures. I made them as part of my holiday gifts to my coworkers, and they all loved them--even those who usually don't like cranberries."

 

• Ready In: 1hr 25mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Yields: 45 Cookies

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 1 1⁄2 cups butter, softened
• zest of one large orange
• 3 large eggs
• 1⁄2 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄2 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 tablespoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups quick-cooking oats
• 2 1⁄4 cups dried cranberries
• 18 ounces white chocolate chips

directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, cream together the sugar, brown sugar, butter, and orange zest.
3. Add in eggs and vanilla extract and mix.
4. Add the cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and flour and mix well.
5. Add the oatmeal, dried cranberries, and white chocolate chips. You may need to hand-mix as the dough will be quite stiff. Make sure everything is well-distributed.
6. Using a 1 5/8 ounce ice cream scoop (#20 yellow handle, about 3 TBSP), scoop dough, level flat, and deposit onto greased cookie sheet about 2-3 inches apart.
7. Using a fork, partially flatten each dough ball until it is about 3/4" to 1/2" thick.
8. Bake at 375° for 15-17 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
9. Remove from oven and then transfer cookies to cooling rack.
10. Makes about 45 cookies.