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A stack of large cranberry apricot oatmeal cookies

Cranberry Apricot Oatmeal Cookies

If you're looking for a soft and chewy oatmeal cookie that's a notch above the traditional, then you'll love Cranberry Apricot Oatmeal Cookies. Dried fruit and spices will make these a family favorite.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 60
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
  • 1¼ cups brown sugar
  • ¾ sugar
  • 2 eggs (room temp)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • ½ teaspoon cloves
  • 2 ½ cups old fashioned oatmeal
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried apricots (diced)
  • ⅓ cup golden raisins
  • ⅓ cup dried cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375º and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer on medium-high speed, combine the butter, sugars and vanilla, beat on medium speed until combined.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating to incorporate and scraping down the sides.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, spices and salt. With the mixer on low, add to to the butter mixture, beat just until incorporated. Do not overtax.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the apricots, raisins, and cranberries. Add to the dough and mix until combined.
  • Useing an ice cream scoop, scoop out dough onto parchment lined baking sheets. Pat down each mound with your hand just a little.
  • Bake for 9-14 minutes, if large cookies, 9-10 if smaller cookies, until golden brown around the edges but still slightly pale in the middle.
  • Allow to cool on a wire rack.
Barbara's Notes + Tips

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure butter is not too soft, you should be able to make an indentation with your finger but not go all the way in.
  • If you want flatter cookies, bang the cookie sheet on the counter when they come out of the oven. 
  • You can substitute quick oats but the texture will be different.

Nutrition

Calories: 79kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 69mg | Potassium: 51mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 181IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 9mg | Iron: 1mg