What better way to get everyone together for that morning coffee with a freshly
made oatmeal crunchy cookie,with succulent bits of cranberries.
There’s something about the atmosphere of that warming fire in the family room,
the cooler mornings and the sweet smell of baking in the kitchen.
Having the day to myself I had a few household things to do…and do just that some
baking…
While flicking through a few of my magazines looking specifically for cookie/biscuit recipes for Christmas..yes I know it’s still early…but I found a few that I wanted to try…
I found this recipe…The original recipe called for raisins, but I substituted dried cranberries for raisins, and cranberries also give that extra look of Christmas cheer.
I wanted something wholesome, not too buttery(like a shortbread)..a cookie that has that simplicity to it (press with fork -shape) and a cookie I could stack for easy wrapping…
Recipe:Oatmeal and Cranberry Cookies
150g unsalted butter, softened
1 cup (220g) brown sugar (firmly packed)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1 cup plain flour
200g rolled oats
1 cup dried cranberries
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 180°C and line two trays with baking paper.
Beat the sugar and butter with electric beater until pale and thick. Add egg and vanilla and beat well.
Sift flour and baking powder into butter and sugar mixture, fold through rolled oats and cranberries and mix well.
Roll tablespoons of mixture into balls, place on tray and flatten with the back of a floured fork.Bake for 12 – 15 minutes. Cool on tray for 5 minutes and transfer to wire rack to cool completely. Will keep for 3/4 days in airtight container.
These friends are a real treat,a great cookie to make.
Keep them in mind as a great Christmas treat or a simple cookie to fill that cookie jar in the kitchen, or the lunch box.
This recipe is included in The King’s Court IV: What’s Cooking Wednesday.
Enjoy!
Yvette…x
Yvette's Twistedvines 
The first thing I thought when reading your heading was “Ooh great Christmas idea”. A nice easy recipe too so these treats can be made all the time.
🙂 Mandy
Easy recipe yes,and full of flavour! Thanks for calling by!
This is so perfect for my mid-morning coffee snacks; I had a recent bladder illness and have to eat lots of cranberries. Thanks Yvette!
Cranberries are a great addition to any slice or biscuit..!
These sound delicious, and would be a perfect way to use some of the dried cranberries one of my students recently gave me (his grandparents grow them)
Oh..how lucky are you…They’re actually hard to find here in Italy..I only know of one place to buy them,and only in dried form in small 200g packs.I always have to stock up for my Christmas baking!
Too delightful! Will have to try…
Thanks for calling by..a great quick recipe!
Love substituting cranberries for raisins~ I’m wishing I had one (or three 🙂 right now to go with my coffee!
You’re welcome any time, would also love to have coffee on your porch, by the watersfront!
Those look yummy! I have never baked with cranberries. 🙂
These oatmeal cookies are delicious and the cranberries remain plump and tasty!
I love the new look of your blog. As always you have beautiful pictures and great food ideas!
Hi Cindy, wow,it’s great to have you back…can’t wait to catch up on all your vacation news! xx
This sounds absolutely right up my alley…thanks girlfriend, will have to try this!! You have such great ideas. Hope things are well in your world xxxxx
A great gift idea for the end of the year…hopefully i find the time to fit everything in and get my ideas out there! Hugs xx
You’ve read my mind! I just found a recipe for oatmeal craisin cookie that I thought I’d try! Thanks for stopping by What’s Cooking Wednesday! See you next week 🙂
Thanks Cristi, alot of fun Wednesday’s sharing cooking tips and ideas!
Cranberries, just love em… perfect flavor combination for fall.
Thanks for stopping by “Satisfied”
~Chef Louise
Your blog is just so enjoyable to read! Thanks for calling by mine!
These sound delicious Yvette!
Thanks Brydie, the cookie jar didn’t remain full for long! A great cookie to bake, and easy my friend.x
I love to buy extra cranberries at thanksgiving and freeze them! great recipe!
Thanks for linking up to What’s Cooking Wednesday! Hope to see you again next week!
Diane
http://www.turning-the-clock-back.blogspot.com
Thanks Diane, will be there for sure, a fun time sharing!