CRANBERRY OATMEAL COOKIES

CRANBERRY OATMEAL COOKIES RECIPE

MAKES: 72 servings
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch


INGREDIENTS
1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup raisins
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh or frozen cranberries
1 tablespoon grated orange peel
1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips

DIRECTIONS
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture. Stir in the oats, raisins, cranberries and orange peel. Stir in baking chips.

Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Yield: 6 dozen.

Originally published as Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies in Taste of Home October/November 1999, p33