Cranberry and White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Chocolate purists need to take a chill pill and give white chocolate a break. Who cares if it doesn’t have cocoa solids and hence, technically not chocolate. White chocolate is sweet creamy and delicious and by far my favorite of all the chocolates. And it works wonders in this cookie. It’s sweetness pairs wonderfully with the tart cranberries. Along with the crunchy surprise from pecans and yummy hearty oats, there will definitely be a party in your mouth after the first bite.
Cranberry and White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
Ingredients:
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 stick (8 tablespoons ) plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans
3/4 cup white chocolate chipsDirections:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and oats in a medium bowl and set aside.
Add the sugars and butter to the bowl of a stand mixer and beat until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Then add in the egg and vanilla extract and mix until combined. Add flour mixture until just combined and fold in the cranberries, pecans and white chocolate by hand with a rubber spatula.
Scoop batter using a small ice cream scoop and place balls on the prepared baking sheet 2 inches apart. Flatten them a bit with your hands and bake until cookies are pale gold, about 15 minutes. Let cool on the sheet for 5 minutes and transfer them to a wire racks to cool completely.
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Rosa — January 9, 2011 @ 12:53 pm
Lovely! Oatmeal cookies are addictive.
Cheers,
Rosa
Paris Pastry — January 9, 2011 @ 2:00 pm
I have this recipe but I haven’t tried it yet. I already know that once I make them, I will eat them all. White chocolate and cranberries go so well together.
Bianca @ Confessions of a Chocoholic — January 9, 2011 @ 2:02 pm
This is one of my favorite oatmeal cookie combos, but haven’t made a version with chopped pecans yet! Thanks for the idea!
A Plum By Any Other Name — January 9, 2011 @ 3:15 pm
This made me smile. White chocolate is in a league all its own, isn’t it? Go forth and eat these oatmeal cookies proudly!
Jennifurla — January 9, 2011 @ 4:18 pm
No grief here, I love it myself. Why hate on yet another way to spice things up!
Patrice — January 9, 2011 @ 5:00 pm
Looks tasty! White chocolate is one of my favorites, too. Giving away some cookies with birthday gifts this week…might have to try these in one of my tins.
Tracy — January 9, 2011 @ 5:21 pm
I love white chocolate too! These cookies looks lovely!
justcooknyc — January 9, 2011 @ 5:49 pm
thanks for all the comments on my blog today. this, by the way, is one of my favorite cookie combinations. i’ve always got white chocolate chips in the house and dried cranberries in the fridge, for when i get a craving
Michelle — January 9, 2011 @ 6:32 pm
Just an hour ago, I was looking back at some white chocolate cranberry cookies I did a long time ago. I added macadamia nuts to those, but I love the oatmeal in yours. They look perfect to go with a big cold glass of milk.
Tracey — January 9, 2011 @ 7:32 pm
Hahah, love it. I’m a white chocolate fan too
I’ve made something similar in the past, this is a great flavor combo!
Brian @ A Thought For Food — January 9, 2011 @ 10:52 pm
I am not a white chocolate fan when I eat it plain… but in baked goods, I think there are a lot of wonderful things that can be done with it. For example, these incredible cookies. I would devour the whole batch if it were served to me.
Amy @ Serve At Once — January 9, 2011 @ 11:01 pm
Oh. My. Goodness.
These rival my love for oatmeal chocolate chip, which is arguably the best cookie in the history of humankind. Sometimes I switch out the cranberries for cherries or white chocolate for regular semi-sweet, but still…there is nothing like these.
Yes mam.
Bridgett — January 10, 2011 @ 1:24 am
Oh wow, how I love this cookie recipe. I never tire of making (or eating!) these. I always think that I would rather have a chocolate chip cookie until I make these and it totally changes my mind. Your photo is lovely too.
donna — January 10, 2011 @ 6:21 am
SO funny. I was just going to try A version of these on back of the cranberry package.. GMTA!! They look fabulous, now I know Ill try them!
Katrina — January 10, 2011 @ 8:04 am
These cookies look amazing. I’ve always loved ANY cookie with oatmeal in it. They’re amazing!
Jackie — January 10, 2011 @ 11:15 am
Omg.. this cookies look delicious and somthing I can eat when I drink my chai latte!!
Monique — January 10, 2011 @ 11:42 am
confession: i will only eat white chocolate if its paired with cranberries.
You must know this and love me and waant me to gain more weight.
poundage = love. xoxox
Lindsay @Eat, Knit, Grow — January 10, 2011 @ 2:20 pm
Those look delicious! I love white chocolate with cranberries!! I might have to try these soon!
Chris — January 10, 2011 @ 4:25 pm
cranberries + white chocolate= swoon-worthy
These look yummy and I would like to be nibbling on them right now!
Kathleen — January 10, 2011 @ 8:37 pm
I love these cookies! It has all my favorites in one!
Megan — January 10, 2011 @ 10:11 pm
Ha ha. I always mention that white chocolate is not real chocolate. That said, I do enjoy white chocolate with cranberries in oatmeal cookies, so these look fabulous to me.
(P.S. I made a cake from the Sarabeth cookbook, and it’s delicious. Will post soon. Thanks again for the book!)
Eliana replied: — January 16th, 2011 @ 7:08 pm
You’re welcome. Can’t wait to see what you made from the book.
Raeshelle — January 11, 2011 @ 1:26 am
you inspired me for the title! thank you for an inventive approach to oatmeal cookies! definitely a new party favorite!
love from,
raeshelle!
Alexis @ There She Goes — January 11, 2011 @ 11:25 am
White chocolate is my fav
CookiePie — January 11, 2011 @ 4:13 pm
Hey, if anyone complains about white chocolate, no cookies for them (and more for ME!!)
These are gorgeous!
Jen @ My Kitchen Addiction — January 11, 2011 @ 4:15 pm
I love everything with cranberries! These cookies look delish!!
Mary — January 11, 2011 @ 8:36 pm
These look wonderful and I’ll wager they are delicious. I hope you have a great evening. Blessings…Mary
Xiaolu @ 6 Bittersweets — January 12, 2011 @ 9:07 am
I’ve always been a white chocolate fan myself, though I do still look for ones with the cocoa solids to give the truest flavor. Agreed that it’s great in cookies, where it seems to get a little caramelized from the heat for even better flavor. Love the pairing with tart cranberries here.
Emily — January 13, 2011 @ 2:49 am
Gorgeous! I think this might be my favorite cookie ever.
hannah @Bake5! — January 13, 2011 @ 3:39 am
oatmeal cookies are definitely better with white chocolate and dried fruit.
Nourhan @ Miss Anthropist's Kitchen — January 13, 2011 @ 10:00 pm
Looks wonderful…I love white chocolate!
(by the way I just discovered your blog and totally loving it so far).
Eliana replied: — January 16th, 2011 @ 7:08 pm
Thx so much for the lovely comment.
Katrina — January 14, 2011 @ 8:53 pm
Those look great! I always say I don’t really care for white chocolate, but whenever I taste it in something, I end up loving it. Me. want. cookie!
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Ann — January 16, 2011 @ 7:20 pm
These look terrific. I think baking with white chocolate makes a beautiful presentation.
Mindy — February 13, 2011 @ 10:08 pm
These are just up our alley. My husband especially loves oatmeal cookies. These are a fun spin. Can’t wait to try them!