Oatmeal Cookies with Craisins using the recipe from the Quaker Oats box. #oatmealcookies #easy

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a unique flavor and is dairy-free.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: chocolate chunks

Dark chocolate chips provide antioxidants.

nuts

🥗Healthier: seeds

💰Cheaper: none

Seeds are nut-free and still provide crunch.

Start by beating 1/2 cup of butter (one stick) with 3/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 cup of granulated sugar until combined.

Add 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the butter and sugar mixture, then add 2 room temperature eggs, mixing well.

In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of whole wheat flour, 1 teaspoon of cinnamon, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Combine the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, mixing until incorporated.

Stir in 3 cups of oats and 1 cup of dried cranberries by hand, ensuring even distribution.

Using a 2 tablespoon scoop, drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them apart.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (or 325°F for convection) for 8 to 10 minutes.

After baking, let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens