Orange Cranberry Oatmeal Raisin Cookies (Print Version)

Soft, chewy oatmeal cookies with orange zest, cranberries, and raisins.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - ½ teaspoon salt
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Wet Ingredients

05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
06 - 1 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - ½ cup granulated sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
10 - Zest of 1 large orange

→ Mix-Ins

11 - 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
12 - 1 cup dried cranberries
13 - ¾ cup raisins

# Step-by-step Instructions:

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

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The combination of orange zest with tart cranberries creates this bright sunny flavor that cuts through the richness of butter and oats
  • These cookies stay soft and chewy for days thanks to the perfect ratio of brown sugar to butter
  • They're incredibly forgivingyou can swap the dried fruits based on whatever you have in your pantry
02 -
  • Overbaking is the enemy of chewy cookiespull them from the oven when edges are golden but centers still look slightly soft
  • Room temperature ingredients make all the difference in creating that perfect texture
  • The dough will look quite thick and that's exactly what you want for substantial, satisfying cookies
03 -
  • Use a microplane or fine grater for the orange zest to avoid the bitter white pith
  • Rotate your baking sheets halfway through baking for even browning

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