Dark Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
The perfect blend of chewy oats, rich dark chocolate, and tart cranberries, these cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, Dark Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth while giving you a wholesome snack option. Try them today!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Whisk
- Oven
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups Oats
- 3/4 cup Whole-wheat flour
- 1/4 cup Cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil (melted)
- 2 Egg whites
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup Pure honey
- 1/2 cup Cranberries (fresh or frozen, thawed, chopped)
- 1/2 cup Semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. This is a crucial step as it ensures your cookies bake evenly. Prepare a baking pan by lining it with parchment paper, making it easier to remove the cookies later.
- In a small mixing bowl, stir together the oats, whole-wheat flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda, and kosher salt. This blend creates the dry ingredients mixture, which is important for achieving the right texture in your cookies.
- In another larger bowl, combine the coconut oil, egg whites, vanilla extract, and pure honey. Whisk these ingredients together until they’re well blended. The mixture should look smooth and slightly glossy.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring gently. Be careful not to overmix; you just want it combined until you can no longer see dry flour.
- Now it’s time to fold in the cranberries and semisweet chocolate chips. This step is where the magic happens—every bite will be bursting with flavor!
- Using a spoon or ice cream scoop, drop large spoonfuls of the cookie mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. For flatter cookies, gently press each mound down slightly with the back of the spoon.
- Bake the cookies in your preheated oven for about 7 to 8 minutes. Keep an eye on them; they’re ready when the edges are set, but the centers should still look a bit soft.
- Once baked, remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for around 5 minutes. This cooling time allows them to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack.
- After they’ve cooled, enjoy your Dark Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies with a glass of milk, or share them with family and friends.
Notes
When storing, keep your cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness. You can freeze these cookies for up to three months, so feel free to make a big batch. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature. Consider adding a scoop of ice cream on top for a decadent dessert. These cookies make great gifts, too!