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Ultimate Chewy Oatmeal Cranberry White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

A stack of three chewy oatmeal cranberry white chocolate macadamia nut cookies on a white plate.
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Make bakery style oatmeal cookies at home that are perfectly chewy and packed with dried cranberries, white chocolate, and macadamia nuts.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Stir in the rolled oats, dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and chopped macadamia nuts by hand until evenly distributed.
  7. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. For thicker cookies, slightly chill the dough for 15 minutes before scooping.
  8. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are still slightly soft.
  9. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • For the best flavor and texture, use old-fashioned rolled oats, not instant oats.
  • Toasting the macadamia nuts lightly before adding them deepens their flavor.
  • If you prefer a crispier edge, flatten the dough balls slightly before baking.
  • You can substitute dried cherries or raisins for the cranberries if you wish.

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