Can I use fresh cranberries?

Dried cranberries are best in this recipe because they offer a chewy texture and balanced sweetness. Fresh cranberries contain more moisture and can throw off the consistency.

Can I use quick oats instead of old-fashioned?

You can, but the texture will be different. Quick oats create a softer, more cakey cookie, while rolled oats give more chew.

Can I substitute coconut sugar for brown sugar?

Yes, you can use coconut sugar. The cookies may be slightly less moist and have a more caramel-like flavor.

What if I only have salted butter?

That's totally fine. Just omit the added salt in the dry ingredients.

Chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

Chewy Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Recipe by Liliya

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Total Time22 minutes
Yield20 cookies 1x
DietVegetarian

Soft, chewy, and cinnamon-spiced, these cranberry oatmeal cookies are filled with tart dried cranberries and wholesome oats. Perfect for breakfast, snacking, or packing in lunchboxes.

Ingredients

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1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
¾ cup whole-wheat or all-purpose flour
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup dried cranberries

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Whisk dry ingredients: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar: In another bowl, beat softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add egg and vanilla to the creamed mixture and mix until smooth.
Combine wet and dry: Stir dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
Fold in cranberries gently with a spatula.
Scoop dough onto the prepared baking sheet using tablespoonfuls. Flatten slightly.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set.
Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Rolled oats work best for a chewy texture.
Use whole-wheat flour for added fiber, or swap for all-purpose for a softer cookie.
Cookies freeze well both baked and as raw dough.
Great for lunchboxes or snack prep store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Breakfast
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 135 kcal
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 3.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1.3g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 18mg

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