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CRANBERRY ORANGE PECAN OATMEAL COOKIES

Oatmeal cookies with cranberries, orange zest and pecans. Drizzled with a glaze of melted white chocolate.
Course Cookies
Cuisine American
Keyword Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies,Christmas Cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings 36
Calories 226kcal
Author pamelashank2015

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 cups quick cooking oatmeal
  • zest of 1 large orange finely zested
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 to 1 cup white chocolate melting discs

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silpat mat.
  • In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, cinnamon, soda and salt; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Add the brown sugar, granulated sugar, egg, milk, and vanilla. Beat until well combined.
  • Beat in the flour mixture, adding it in 3 portions. Add the oatmeal and beat just until combined.
  • Set 1 Tablespoon of the orange zest aside if desired to use as garnish. May just add all of the zest at this time. Stir in the orange zest, cranberries, and pecans. Combine all ingredients well.
  • Drop cookie dough onto baking sheets with a small scoop or tablespoon.
  • Bake about 12 minutes or until cookies are light golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to set on baking sheets about 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire cooling rack.
  • Place white chocolate discs in a microwave safe dish and heat 30 seconds. Stir, and continue to heat at 15 second intervals until it is melted.
  • Drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies. Garnish with reserved orange zest.

Notes

NUTRITIONAL DISCLAIMER. Calorie count provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
NOTES:
How do I keep my cookies soft and not turning so dark?
I always underbake them a few minutes. Remove them from the oven when the edges are light golden brown. Allow the cookies to set on the baking pan. They will continue to bake. Transfer to a cooling rack.