Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies
These chewy, cozy Oatmeal Cranberry Pecan Cookies are the perfect blend of sweet, spiced, and crunchy — ideal for holidays, gifting, or a quiet treat with tea.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Sheet
- Measuring Spoons
- Cookie Scoop or Spoon
- Wire Rack
Ingredients
Base Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 6 tbsp neutral oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup hot water
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 6 tbsp brown sugar packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
Spices
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
Mix-ins
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped pecans, chocolate chips total 1 cup combined
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix melted butter, oil, both sugars, vanilla, and egg until smooth and glossy.
- Add hot water and stir until combined.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and nutmeg until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in oats and your mix-ins (cranberries, pecans, chocolate chips).
- Scoop heaping tablespoons of dough onto baking sheet, spacing apart. Bake for 12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool cookies on sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire rack. Enjoy warm or store for later.
Notes
Customize your mix-ins to your taste: white chocolate, raisins, walnuts, or sunflower seeds all work beautifully. Sprinkle flaky salt on top before baking for a gourmet finish.