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    Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut Cookies

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Sep 14, 2016 · Modified: Oct 6, 2016 by Dee

    Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut Cookies are loaded with dried cranberries, chopped walnuts and white chocolate chips. They're soft, chewy and perfect for fall!

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    So the other day, I stopped at the market after I picked the kids up from school. I should know better than to shop at that hour, because just about everything looks good. And somehow, a box of cranberry oatmeal walnut cookies found its way into the shopping cart.

    Usually, I'm only tempted by chocolate chip cookies, but the mix of cranberries, white chocolate and walnuts sounded pretty good and very fall-like to me.  And these cookies did not disappoint!

    So when I found a recipe for oatmeal cranberry cookies on a package of  Craisins, which  that I bought to use in chicken salad, I knew I had to make them -- STAT! By the way, I'll have the chicken salad recipe later this week. 

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    The store bought cookies were thinner, but these cookies ended up being thick and chewy, which is perfectly fine. Actually, I think the homemade cookies turned out better!

    This recipe is slightly different from the one I found on the package. I added vanilla, chopped walnuts and cinnamon -- gotta have cinnamon, you know!  I also mixed everything up in one large bowl even though the original recipe called for using two -- anything to have one less dish to wash.

    And since the cookies turned out fine, I would have to say that my changes worked! Actually, these cookies are more than fine -- they're awesome!

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    How To Make Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut Cookies

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    Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut Cookies

    Published by Dee
    Soft and chewy oatmeal cookies loaded with dried cranberries, chopped walnuts and white chocolate chips
    5 from 15 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 10 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 cookies
    Calories 180 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • â…” cup butter softened
    • â…” cup brown sugar
    • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
    • 2 eggs
    • 1 ½ cups oats
    • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
    • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon baking soda
    • ½ teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 cup dried cranberries
    • ½ cup chopped walnuts
    • â…” cup white chocolate chips

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375
    • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, vanilla extract and brown sugar together until fluffy
    • Beat in eggs
    • Add oats, and mix well
    • Stir in the flour, salt, baking soda and cinnamon
    • Add the walnuts, cranberries and white chocolate chips, and mix until combined
    • Drop by rounded tablespoons onto a non-greased cookie sheets
    • Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or lightly brown

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 151mgPotassium: 68mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 175IUCalcium: 26mgIron: 0.8mg
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    Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut Cookies

    I made these oatmeal cranberry walnut cookies in the afternoon, and they were still nice and warm when the kids came home from school. Have them with a tall glass of milk, and you've got a tasty after school snack.

    The cookies were also perfect when we had them for dessert, and I just may have to sneak one for breakfast. They contain fruit, nuts and oats, so that's acceptable, right?

    Happy Baking!

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    1. Gastritis Girl says

      February 26, 2023 at 8:40 am

      I made these for my co-workers, and they were a big hit!5 stars

      Reply
    2. Georgina Hayo says

      August 18, 2021 at 10:26 am

      I don't have any white chocolate chips in the house so I am going to substitute Heath Bar toffee chips instead.. Hopefully it will be okay, sounds good to me. I will find out tomorrow, taking them to Bible study as a treat.

      Reply
      • georgina says

        August 18, 2021 at 11:27 am

        I tried one of the cookies with Heath bar chips, they are delicious, Not as sweet as white chocolate chips5 stars

      • Dee says

        August 18, 2021 at 12:59 pm

        Sounds good! Thank you for sharing!

    3. Haley says

      June 14, 2019 at 7:12 pm

      I’ve made these cookies for a coworker a few times (it started as a running joke - when I’d ask a question she’d joke about putting it on my tab, then I told her I’d pay it off in cookies. Don’t think she realized I’d eventually show up with cookies ;u; haha). She’s allergic to grapes (and I’m intolerant to them) so I thought cranberries would be a fun twist. They are absolutely lovely! I love the texture as opposed to usually very goopy oatmeal cookie styles.

      Now, I’m in the middle of replacing the craisins with raisins for my step dad for Father’s Day. I won’t be able to taste them, but I have no doubt they’re going to be delicious~

      Reply
      • Dee says

        June 16, 2019 at 9:32 pm

        Thanks, Haley! I'm so glad you are enjoying the cookies!

    4. Christine Scanling says

      February 20, 2019 at 7:05 pm

      Great recipe ..I made these cookies today..however I substituted gluten free flour for the all purpose flour..
      I quickly realized when all out together it was way to thick to drop from a spoon or anything else..lol
      I moved quickly put all the dough in the fridge and the made the best out of whatever went wrong..it took me a long time but I saved the dough working with it..
      The cookies were far from correct after using the gluten free flour..but they were still delicious I will definitely try them again with reg flour...it’s a delicious recipe..Thank you5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 21, 2019 at 8:27 am

        Thank you so much, Christine! I think gluten free flour is tricky, but I'm glad you liked them! 🙂

    5. Donna Sue says

      December 21, 2018 at 6:44 pm

      Fantastic! I'm not a fan of white chocolate, so I used dark chocolate - the cookies had the perfect amount of sweet. I love that this recipe uses only brown sugar, which is the main reason I selected this recipe over many others I found online. I was not disappointed. This recipe is a total "keeper" - thank you.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 23, 2018 at 1:57 am

        Thanks, Donna. So glad you enjoyed them!

    6. Jennifer says

      November 13, 2018 at 8:49 pm

      I have 2 questions..
      1. Salted or unsalted butter?
      2. Can I use regular salt instead of sea salt?

      Reply
      • Dee says

        November 14, 2018 at 1:02 pm

        I use salted butter, and you can use regular salt. Sea salt is just a preference. 🙂

    7. Mary says

      December 16, 2017 at 3:46 pm

      Yum! Baking these now as I type this! Cookie dough was amazing can’t wait to eat when they are done!! Fantastic recipe

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 16, 2017 at 4:01 pm

        Thanks so much, Mary! I need to make some again soon. 🙂

    8. Anna says

      December 21, 2016 at 8:08 pm

      Just made these! They were so delicious and very easy to make. These will be going in my Christmas cookie baskets 🙂5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        December 22, 2016 at 6:21 am

        I'm glad to hear that - Thanks so much, Anna! 🙂

    9. ERLENE A says

      September 25, 2016 at 12:13 am

      These sound amazing! It has a lot of my favorite cookie add-ins, like cranberriess and walnuts. Sounds like a winner!

      Reply
    10. Maria Brittis says

      September 17, 2016 at 6:15 am

      OMGOODNESS! I am making these cookies, they are my favorite forever.
      Thanks
      Maria

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 17, 2016 at 10:29 am

        Yea - I hope you enjoy them as much as my family did! 🙂

    11. Miz Helen says

      September 16, 2016 at 8:39 am

      We are going to love your Oatmeal Cranberry Walnut Cookies, Dee. That is a real fall combination of ingredients, yum! Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday this week. Hope you have a fantastic week and come back real soon!
      Miz Helen5 stars

      Reply
    12. Michelle says

      September 15, 2016 at 9:42 pm

      I love all the flavors in these cookies! Just thinking about them is making me hungry!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 15, 2016 at 10:22 pm

        Thanks, Michelle. I definitely need to make some more!

    13. easypeasylifematters says

      September 15, 2016 at 7:28 pm

      This is the perfect treat for fall, so yummy! 🙂

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 15, 2016 at 7:55 pm

        Thanks! We all loved them. 🙂

    14. Valerie | From Valerie's Kitchen says

      September 15, 2016 at 10:54 am

      This is a great flavor combo for fall!

      Reply
      • Krista says

        September 15, 2016 at 7:08 pm

        Can you send me a batch of these!

      • Dee says

        September 15, 2016 at 7:54 pm

        Would you believe they are gone already?!

      • Dee says

        September 15, 2016 at 7:54 pm

        They really are perfect for fall. 🙂

    15. Laura at I Heart Naptime says

      September 15, 2016 at 7:38 am

      I am so making these this weekend! They look delicious and hopefully I can have a few before my kids devour them!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 15, 2016 at 10:24 pm

        I made these right before the kids came home, so I was able to enjoy one or two before they disappeared. 🙂

    16. Sandi (@fearless_dining) says

      September 14, 2016 at 4:07 pm

      These cookies look so good. I wish I had a few here with me 🙂

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 14, 2016 at 10:03 pm

        Thanks, Sandi. We just loved these cookies!

    17. Des @ Life's Ambrosia says

      September 14, 2016 at 8:33 am

      I love adding cranberries to cookies! These look wonderful!

      Reply
      • Dee says

        September 14, 2016 at 9:50 pm

        Thanks, Des. I can't seem to stop nibbling on them!

      • Robert says

        October 19, 2018 at 12:11 pm

        I left out the chocolate chips. Bad move! If one omits them, you need to add more sugar!!
        I will make again with ALL the ingredients!!5 stars

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