Apple Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin (Print Version)

Chewy oatmeal cookies with fresh apples, cranberries, and raisins, warmly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
03 - 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
04 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
05 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

06 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
07 - 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
08 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
09 - 2 large eggs
10 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Add-ins

11 - 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
12 - 1 medium apple, peeled, cored, and diced small
13 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
14 - 1/2 cup raisins

# Step-by-step Instructions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
04 - Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
06 - Fold in the oats, diced apple, cranberries, and raisins until evenly distributed.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 11-13 minutes, or until the edges are golden and centers are still slightly soft.
09 - Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of soft apple chunks and chewy dried fruit creates the most satisfying texture in every bite
  • These cookies stay perfectly soft for days thanks to the apple and oats
  • The warm spice blend makes your whole house smell like a bakery
02 -
  • Dice your apple pieces quite small because larger chunks can make cookies raw in the center around the fruit
  • The centers will look underbaked when you remove them but they continue cooking on the hot baking sheet
  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking prevents excessive spreading if your kitchen is warm
03 -
  • Toast your oats in a dry pan for 5 minutes before adding them to the dough for an extra nutty flavor
  • Grate a little fresh nutmeg instead of using pre-ground for a brighter more aromatic spice flavor

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