Cranberry Orange Oat Cookies

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease cookie sheets or line them with parchment paper. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 6 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This is best done with an electric mixer, but a sturdy spoon and some elbow grease will also work. (5-7 minutes)

Recipe View 4 mins Beat in the applesauce, eggs, orange juice, and orange zest, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. The mixture should be smooth and fragrant. (3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and nutmeg. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 4 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed (or by hand) until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Fold in the rolled oats and chopped cranberries until evenly distributed throughout the dough. (2-3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Drop by rounded tablespoons (or use a cookie scoop for uniformity) onto the prepared cookie sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 9 mins Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the centers are set. (8-10 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. (5 minutes cooling on baking sheet)