Uncle Bill’s Oatmeal Cookies

Makes 3 dozen cookies

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

3/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature (softened if you prefer a flatter cookie)

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3 cups old-fashioned organic rolled oats

1 1/2 cups dried cranberries (option to switch out for raisins)

1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl or in a stand mixer, beat together the butter and sugars on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined, then add the vanilla. Then, with the mixer on low, add the flour mixture. Finally, mix in the oats, cranberries, and white chocolate chips

4. Using a cookie scoop or spoon, roll into balls onto the prepared baking sheets, about 1 1/2-inches apart.

5. Bake one tray at a time until the cookies are lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes.

6. Let cookies cool on the pan for 2 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.