Cranberry Orange Oatmeal Cookies

Step 1

In a large bowl using a hand mixer, or bowl of stand mixer cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs and vanilla until well combined.

Step 2

In a second large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and oats.

Step 3

Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in two batches while mixing on low speed. Beat just until combined.  Fold in the orange zest and dried cranberries.

Step 4

Chill dough for at least 45 minutes, and up to 3 days.

Step 5

After chilling, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare two large baking sheets with non-stick spray or parchment paper. Drop dough by Tablespoon fulls onto prepared pans, two inches apart.  Slightly flatten each ball of dough with the palm of your hand.

Step 6

Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until cookies are slightly golden brown around the edges.