For more oatmeal cookie inspiration, check out my Double Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies, or my Oatmeal Butterscotch Cookies. There’s something undeniably festive about the blend of oatmeal, cranberries, and white chocolate! Oatmeal cookies are some of my favorites — I love their chewy texture! This trio captures the essence of the winter holidays, making these cookies an instant hit during the festive season. The dried cranberries and white chocolate drizzle in this recipe elevate a traditional oatmeal cookie to something even more special for the holidays. They’re perfect for family gatherings during the holiday season, impromptu bake sales, or that cookie exchange you’ve been looking forward to!
Ingredients Needed:
Unsalted Butter: adds flavor and creates a tender texture. Make sure it’s at room temperature before you begin mixing. Brown Sugar: gives the cookies a molasses-rich sweetness and contributes to the cookie’s chewy texture. Egg: the binding agent that helps hold all the ingredients together. Vanilla Extract: gives the cookies a classic, warm flavor. Oats: large rolled oats, or Old Fashioned Oats, give these cookies their oaty substance and flavor with a chewy and hearty texture. I don’t recommend swapping for quick oats but they could be used in a pinch. Flour: use all-purpose flour for the primary structure of the cookie. I’ve made these with 100% whole wheat flour as well! Baking Powder & Baking Soda: leavening agents that help the cookies rise and spread. Salt: enhances the flavors of the other ingredients. If using salted butter, adjust the amount. Cinnamon Dried Cranberries White Chocolate Oil: to mix with the melted chocolate to make a smooth drizzle topping.
How to Make Chewy Oatmeal Cookies with White Chocolate and Cranberries
This recipe is quick and easy to make, ready in just 20 minutes! Full instructions are included in the recipe card below.
How do I store Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies?
Store Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies once they have cooled to room temperature in an airtight container or in a Ziploc bag on the counter for up to 7 days. For maximum freshness, I recommend moving them to the freezer after 2-3 days.
Can I freeze Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies?
Yes, freezing your festive cookies is a great way to prep ahead for the busy holiday season! Once the cookies have cooled to room temperature, store them in a freezer-safe container. You can simply place them in a freezer-safe container once they are completely cooled and place them in the freezer. They won’t stick together and you can grab however many you need at once. You can defrost to eat or eat them frozen!
Can I freeze Oatmeal Cranberry Cookie Dough Balls?
You can freeze the unbaked cookie dough balls instead in order to bake them fresh later. Simply flash-freeze the cookie dough balls on a lined baking sheet, then put the frozen dough balls in a freezer bag in the freezer for up to 2 months. You can then bake them fresh from frozen, adding a couple of minutes to the baking time!
Tips and Notes
Mixing ingredients. When making cookie dough, you’ll achieve the best results by using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer. Do not overbake. Be careful to avoid overbaking your cookies, as this will result in tough, dry cookies instead of soft and chewy. It’s okay for the cookies to be slightly glossy in the center when you pull them out! Cool cookies before decorating. Make sure the cookies have cooled fully to room temperature before adding any decorative drizzle, as any heat from the cookie will melt the topping and keep it from setting.
White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies Variations
Add in some nuts. Add in some crushed peanuts, chopped macadamia nuts, or crushed pecans for a nutty flavor and crunchy texture. Mix in chocolate chips. Try adding in some white chocolate chips or dark chocolate chips to the cookie dough to give bursts of sweetness throughout the cookies. Ice the cookies. Instead of a white chocolate drizzle, you can top the cookies with a simple powdered sugar and water glaze drizzle, or even just a dusting of powdered sugar.
Serving Suggestions
Make these cookies for a holiday cookie tray alongside my Chocolate Crinkle Cookies, Christmas Sugar Cookies, my Best Snickerdoodle Recipe, or try one of my other favorite 31 Christmas Cookie Recipes! These chewy cookies pair perfectly with a glass of cold milk or hot coffee for an afternoon pick-me-up, or you could try my Cold Brew Coffee for something a bit different.
More Delicious Christmas Cookie Recipes to Try
Grandma’s Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies Recipe + VIDEO
Frosted Lemon Sour Cream Sugar Cookies
Chocolate Sour Cream Sugar Cookies Recipe
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