CRANBERRY-ORANGE CRISPY OATMEAL COOKIES

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I tried to capture all the flavors I so enjoy at Christmas and I think I did just that! These buttery, crispy, chewy cookies are bursting with the outstanding flavors of Christmas. Hope you enjoy!

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/2 c butter, room temperature
1/2 c shortening, butter flavor
1 c sugar
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
2 c all purpose flour
1 c oats, regular (uncooked)
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 Tbsp orange juice, fresh
1 c toasted rice cereal, i used rice krispies
1 c coconut, flaked sweetened
1 c dried cranberries, i used craisins (you can use raisins or dried cherries)
1 c walnuts, chopped
1/2 c chocolate chips, i used mini chips
zest of one orange (about 1/2 tbsp)

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. At a medium speed, mix butter and shortening until fluffy; add both sugars and mix well. Add eggs beating well after each.
  • 3. Combine flour, oats, salt, baking powder and baking soda; gradually flour mixture add to sugar mixture. Scrap down bowl as needed. Add orange juice; mix well.
  • 4. Combine rice cereal, coconut, cranberries, walnuts, chocolate chips and orange zest; gently mix to combine. Hand stir into batter.
  • 5. Drop by tablespoon onto baking sheet; bake for 10 to 12 minutes until lightly golden. Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • 6. NOTE: when zesting the orange peel be sure to only zest the orange part, not any of the white.

Milo 16
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These cookies were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I love the way the cranberries and oranges complement each other.


Deborah Cudjoe
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with more butter.


Tinashe Kumadiro
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're so crispy and delicious. I can't wait to make them again.


Roman Stha
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These cookies were amazing! I made them for a holiday party and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them.


Mijanur Rahman
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Meh.


Tanner McGahen
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These cookies were a bit too tart for my taste. I think I would have preferred them with less orange zest.


Arslan Bakhsh
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I've made these cookies several times now and they're always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the crispy edges and the chewy centers.


Amoh
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These cookies were so delicious! I loved the combination of cranberries and oranges. They were the perfect treat for a cold winter day.


Tammy Moore
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Easy to make and so yummy! The cranberries and orange add a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cookies. I will definitely be making these again.


Andres Vicente
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These cookies were a hit with my family! They're perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside, with a delicious balance of tart and sweet flavors. I especially love the addition of orange zest, which gives them a bright and citrusy flavor.