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Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies

Soft and chewy oatmeal cranberry pecan cookies made with brown sugar, rolled oats, tart cranberries, and sweet candied pecans.
Servings 24 cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer or whisk
  • cookie scoop
  • cooling rack

Ingredients

  • 1 cup salted butter, room temperature
  • cups light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries
  • ¾ cup candied pecans, roughly chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment.
  • Beat butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Mix in eggs and vanilla until combined.
  • Add flour, oats, baking powder, and cinnamon and stir gently.
  • Fold in cranberries and pecans.
  • Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 12–14 minutes until edges are golden.
  • Cool on pan briefly, then transfer to a rack.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing.
Do not overmix once flour is added.
Let cookies rest on the pan before moving to prevent breaking.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 28mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 80IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.8mg
Author: Emma Novich
Calories: 165kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry cookies, oatmeal cookies, oatmeal cranberry pecan cookies