Best 2 Oatmeal Cranberry Drops Recipes

Start your morning with a delightful and wholesome breakfast treat – oatmeal cranberry drops. These soft and chewy delights combine the goodness of hearty oatmeal, sweet cranberries, and a hint of warm spices. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weekday breakfast or a special brunch dish, these oatmeal cranberry drops are sure to satisfy your cravings and provide a nutritious start to your day.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY OATMEAL DROPS

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An oatmeal drop cookie with tangy cranberries added to it. These are great topped with orange icing.

Provided by Tammy M Curry

Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Cranberry Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup butter, softened
¾ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
¼ cup milk
1 teaspoon orange zest
1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
¾ cup chopped cranberries
¼ cup chopped walnuts
1 cup confectioners' sugar
½ teaspoon orange zest
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
Sift together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg, set aside. In a medium bowl, cream the butter and sugar. Stir in the egg, milk and orange zest. Add dry ingredients, mix until well blended. Then stir in the quick oats, cranberries and nuts.
Drop dough by tablespoons onto the prepared cookie sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be lightly browned. Remove to cool on wire racks.
In a small bowl, stir together the confectioners' sugar, orange zest and vanilla. Stir in the orange juice 1 tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is reached. Drizzle onto cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.4 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Cholesterol 31.1 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 92.6 mg, Sugar 20.7 g

OATMEAL CRANBERRY DROPS

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Categories Cookies Chocolate Dessert Bake Vegetarian Kid-Friendly

Yield 1 batch

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup butter softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 tsp orange zest
3 cups quick oats
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350° 2 In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. 3. Beat butter and both sugars in a large bowl with electric mixer until creamy. Beat in eggs, vanilla, and orange zest. Beat in flour mixture. Stir in oatmeal one cup at a time. Add chocolate chips and dried cranberries. 4. Drop batter by heaping teaspoonfuls, 1 inch apart, onto un-greased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool

Tips:

Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavor. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
If you don't have any rolled oats, you can use quick-cooking oats instead. Just reduce the cooking time by 5 minutes.
To make the drops even more flavorful, add a teaspoon of vanilla extract or cinnamon to the batter.
Serve the drops warm with a dollop of yogurt or a drizzle of honey.

Conclusion:

Oatmeal cranberry drops are a delicious and healthy breakfast or snack. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own taste. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a warm and comforting treat that the whole family will love.