These Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are a unique version of a classic cookie. The addition of white chocolate chips and dried cranberries adds a richness and tartness to each bite. Every ingredient pairs flawlessly, making this cookie the perfect afternoon snack or evening dessert.

Close up photo to show the white chocolate and dried cranberries in the oatmeal cookies.

Making these Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies is never a bad idea. The white chocolate adds a nice richness which perfectly complements the tart (but still sweet) dried cranberries.

With a soft and chewy texture, this unique version of an oatmeal cookie is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

Main Ingredients

Scroll down to the recipe card to see the full list of ingredients and their measurements.

Labeled photo of the ingredients to make the white chocolate and dried cranberry cookies.

What are the most common mistakes when making oatmeal cookies?

Baking is a science and there are a few easy tips that can help you avoid common mistakes when making oatmeal cookies.

  • Incorrectly measuring ingredients – using too much flour or not enough fat throws off the wet-to-dry ratio, resulting in dry or tough cookies.
  • Over-mixing the dough – after the wet and dry ingredients are combined, over-mixing develops the gluten in the flour, making the cookies tough and dense instead of soft and tender.
  • Over-baking the cookies – the cookies will continue to bake after being removed from the oven. Remove them from the oven when the edges are set and golden while the center of the cookies are slightly underdone. This will ensure a chewy texture after cooling.

Step by Step Process Making Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies

The full-detailed instructions are written out in the recipe card below. Use these images to help guide you as needed when following the directions.

Sugar an d egg in a bowl.
Add the sugars and egg
Wet ingredients in a bowl.
Whisk then add in the butter and vanilla
Adding dry ingredients to the wet.
Mix then add the flour, cinnamon and baking soda
Making the batter in a mixing bowl.
Mix until just combined
Adding rolled oats to the batter.
Add the rolled oats
Rolled oats mixed into the cookie batter.
Fold into the batter
Adding cranberries and white chocolate chips to the bowl.
Add the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips
Dried cranberries and white chocolate chips mixed into the cookie dough batter.
Fold into the batter until evenly distributed
Portioned cookie dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
Portioned cookie dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Use a cookie scoop to portion the dough
White Chocolate Dried Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake
White Chocolate Dried Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Let cool
White Chocolate Dried Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
(Optional) Top with sea salt flakes
Side view of a White Chocolate Dried Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Serve
Holding a White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie in my hand.
Enjoy!
A plate of White Chocolate Dried Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make these cookies gluten-free?

Yes! Substitute the all purpose flour for a gluten-free all purpose flour at a 1:1 ratio. Also, confirm that the rolled oats are gluten-free friendly too.

Do I have to chill the cookie dough batter?

Nope, this recipe does not require you to chill the dough as you want them to spread out into perfect circles when baking.

Can I use other types of chocolate chips?

Yes! Milk, semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips will be just as delicious in this recipe. Substitute at a 1:1 ratio.

How do I store any leftover Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies?

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. You can also freeze the cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.

White chocolate and dried cranberry cookies on a platter.
Close up photo to show the white chocolate and dried cranberries in the oatmeal cookies.

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Recipe

Yield: 16 cookies
These Cranberry Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies are a unique version of a classic cookie. The addition of white chocolate chips and dried cranberries adds a richness and tartness to each bite. Every ingredient pairs flawlessly, making this cookie the perfect afternoon snack or evening dessert.
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Ingredients
 

  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter, melted
  • 1/3 cup Dark Brown Sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 cup All Purpose Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups Rolled Oats
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup White Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Dried Cranberries

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the butter, sugars, egg and vanilla extract
  • Mix until combined
  • Fold in the flour then the rolled oats
  • Gently mix in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips
  • Using a 2 inch scooper, portion out the dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • Leave about 2 inches in between each cookie, you will have to do multiple trays
  • Bake for 13-15 minutes until the edges and bottom are golden. The middle should still be soft
  • Remove from the oven
  • Let cool for 10 minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a cooling rack
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookie, Calories: 185kcal, Carbohydrates: 25g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 91mg, Potassium: 67mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 196IU, Vitamin C: 0.04mg, Calcium: 25mg, Iron: 1mg
Author: Jessica Selensky

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