Chewy Cranberry Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies You’ll Adore
Delicious Cranberry Pistachio Oatmeal Cookies feature a blend of chewy oats, crunchy pistachios, and sweet-tart cranberries, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Skillet
- refrigerator
- Oven
Ingredients
For the Batter
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened, not melted
- 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Coconut sugar can be used as a substitute
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Use fresh zest for best flavor
- 1 large Egg For vegan option, substitute with flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp water)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla is recommended
For the Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free flour blend can be used
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure freshness for best results
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt Adjust based on pistachios' saltiness
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Increase for extra spice if desired
For the Cookie Mix
- 1 cup Pistachios Substitute with sunflower seeds for nut-free option
- 2 cups Rolled Oats Use old-fashioned oats for best results
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries Soak in orange juice to enhance flavor
- 1/4 cup Orange Juice Can replace with other fruit juice
Instructions
Directions
- Zest the orange and juice it, then soak the cranberries in the juice for about 10 minutes to plump them up.
- In a skillet, toast the pistachios over medium heat until fragrant and slightly golden, then roughly chop them.
- In a large bowl, sift together all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened butter and light brown sugar until fluffy. Mix in the orange zest.
- Add the egg (or flax egg) and vanilla extract, blending until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, then fold in rolled oats, chopped pistachios, and soaked cranberries.
- Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, chill for 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake cookies for 14-15 minutes until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra sweetness, drizzle cookies with melted chocolate before serving.