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Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies

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Deliciously chewy cookies made with oats, chocolate, dried cranberries, and walnuts, perfect for any occasion.

  • Author: daniel-kim
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 95 minutes
  • Yield: 12 large cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups old-fashioned whole rolled oats
  • 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon unsulphured or dark molasses
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 ounces chopped bittersweet or dark chocolate
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

  1. Whisk together the oats, all-purpose flour, cake flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  2. Beat together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs, molasses, and vanilla extract to the creamed mixture and mix until combined.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the chopped chocolate, dried cranberries, and walnuts until evenly distributed.
  6. Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  7. Preheat the oven to 400°F (204°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop cookie dough using a 1/3-cup measuring cup and space them on the prepared sheets.
  9. Bake for 5 minutes at 400°F, then reduce the temperature to 350°F (177°C) and continue baking for an additional 10 minutes.
  10. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 10 to 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 4 days; freeze dough or cookies for longer storage.

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