Monday, January 10, 2022

MONDAY RECIPE POST - OATMEAL CRANBERRY WHITE CHOCOLATE CHUNK COOKIES


I saw this recipe on the back of a packet of Craisins (Dehydrated Cranberries).  Whether it is still there, I don't know as I saved it back in 2010 and have made them several times since.  


Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Chunk Cookies 

Makes approximately 2-1/2 dozen. 

2/3 cup butter or margarine, softened
2/3 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Craisins (Dried Cranberries)
2/3 cup white chocolate chunks or chips


Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Using an electric mixer beat butter or margarine with sugar together in a medium bowl until light and fluffy.  

Add eggs, mixing well.  

Combine oats, flour, baking soda and salt in a separate mixing bowl.  

Add to butter mixture in several additions, mixing well after each addition.  

Stir in Craisins (Dried Cranberries) and white chocolate chunks.  

Drop by rounded tablespoons onto ungreased cookie sheets.  

Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.  

Cool on wired rack.  

Makes approximately 2-1/2 dozen cookies.


Result?  Very, very nice, especially with a cup of tea.  The first time I made them (as shown in these photos), I didn't actually use any chocolate.  I had everything else in the pantry and didn't want to go to the store just for that one ingredient.  They still tasted great.  We enjoyed them so much I now make them without, but chocolate lovers out there, go for it.

I have also used raisins instead of the Craisins.

I was careful with my tea (famous last words).  I don't usually put it quite so close to my laptop, just long enough for the photo.  The cup is a double.  There are times when you just have to use the bigger cup. (The photo is an old one taken at Meadowlark Gardens.)

Thanks for looking and enjoy your week!




36 comments:

  1. They look DELICIOUS!! And are healthy. I would have several with coffee for breakfast!

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    1. You’re right Ginny, these would make a nice breakfast :)

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  2. They do look good. And moreish. It would be difficult to stop at one.

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  3. ...I made pecan cookies for the holidays. These, with cranberries, sound mouth watering.

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  4. They look and sound very appetising. Have a good week, Diane

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    1. Thank you Diane and you have a good week also :)

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  5. Those look delicious. The recipe may still be on the bag because my boss was telling me about his wife making cookies that sounded just like these.

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    1. Thanks for the info Ann, I will take a look next time I buy some craisins :)

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  6. Hello Denise,

    Your cookies look delicious, I wish I could try one now with my coffee. Thanks for sharing the recipe. Have a great day and a happy new week!

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    1. Thank you Eileen and you are very welcome. They go well with coffee also don't they :)

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  7. on rare occasions when I use a recipe from a bag or box, i always save it. like the cornflakes smashed to batter baked chicken. who knows how long it will remain on the pkg. they do look delish

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    1. Now those sound good too, thanks Sandra :) We can usually be guaranteed a good recipe on these products' boxes.

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  8. These look like BIG trouble! So delish!

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  9. The cookies must be tasty. I make rock cakes that are similar and use sultanas or raisins. If I see a recipe on a packet of food I write it down.

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    1. I remember making rock cakes but it's been years and these did remind me of them. Thanks Linda :)

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  10. These look wonderful. I guess I'll have to talk very sweetly to my wife to see if she would bake them for me.

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    1. Thanks Yogi, I'm sure your sweetie will make you these for you :)

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  11. Oh that looks so very delicious! Just love it.

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  12. I cannot wait to try these thanks!

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  13. Roger would like these! I would, too, but not as much as him.

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  14. Boy do these cookies look good, Denise! And your photo of Meadowlark Gardens is lovely. Stay warm and cozy!

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    1. It's a nice aroma too Martha Ellen :) Thank you, and you stay warm and cozy too. It's going to get down there in the cold department tonight I see.

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  15. They look great. I think I'd prefer them without the chocolate!

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