Step 1

Set oven to 350º F.

Step 2

Cream butter and sugar until smooth then mix in vanilla and egg.

Step 3

Whisk flour, soda and salt together in a small bowl and stir in gradually to butter mixture until combined.

Step 4

Gently mix in oats and dates.

Step 5

Coarsely chop the cranberries. I just cut them into halves or quarters and ended up with about 3/4 cup when all was said and done. Add them into the dough.

Step 6

Stir in nuts and chocolate chips.

Step 7

Drop by tablespoons onto greased or lined baking sheets and bake 12-15 minutes, until edges are lightly browned and tops are set.

Step 8

Allow to cool a few minutes on sheets, then remove to racks to cool completely.

Step 9

Store in airtight containers for soft cookies, or loosely covered for crisp cookies.