Easy Gluten Free Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Oatmeal cookies are a classic treat! But just because they’re a classic doesn’t mean they can’t be updated! This simple recipe for gluten free cranberry oatmeal cookies are a new take on a vintage snack. Replace the classic raisins with dried cranberries to make these quick and easy sweets perfect for any occasion! These easy GF treats are great gluten free cookies for any get-together.
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Craisins and oatmeal are a delicious combination. And putting those ingredients into cookie form is the best way to enjoy the flavor combo, in my opinion! This easy recipe for gluten free cranberry oatmeal cookies uses just a handful of common ingredients! There’s no need to make your own gluten free flour blend or even create oat flour. All you have to do is open your pantry and pull out a few simple ingredient to create your own delicious gluten free dessert in no time.
Gluten Free Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
To make these easy gluten free cranberry cookies, you’ll need just a few simple ingredients — the most important being gluten free oatmeal and dried cranberries. Always make sure to check our oatmeal package to ensure it’s gluten free because not all oats are gluten free!
To make these easy gluten free cranberry oatmeal cookies, you’ll need:
- Butter
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Gluten free baking flour (I love Bob’s Red Mill 1-to-1 Baking Flour)
- Cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Dried cranberries
- Gluten free quick cooking oats
If this simple list of ingredients looks good to you, you’ll probably like most of my other gluten free oatmeal cookie recipes! These easy oat recipes are the perfect gluten free sweet treat for any time of year:
- Easy Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies with Peanut Butter
- Gluten Free Oatmeal Creme Pies Copycat Recipe
- Easy Gluten Free Nutella Cookies Recipe
- Delicious Peanut Butter Banana Oat Pancakes
How to Make Gluten Free Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Since the base of these treats is a classic oatmeal cookie recipe made gluten free, it’s quick and easy to make! Just follow these simple instructions to whip up your own delicious oat cookies in no time.
The first step to making your gluten free oatmeal cookies is to beat your softened butter and brown sugar together. Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to cream the ingredients together until they’re light and fluffy. The best way to ensure you get the right consistency when creaming your butter and sugar is to use room temperature butter. Set the stick of butter on the counter around 30 minutes before you plan to start baking and it will be ready to cream when you’re ready to bake! Otherwise, you can soften your butter in the microwave — just be careful not to overheat the butter and melt it.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat the ingredients to combine, making sure not to overmix the ingredients.
Then, grab your gluten free flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and baking soda. Beat the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until the dough is well mixed.
Finally, add your gluten free quick cooking oats and dried cranberries to the batter and fold them in until they’re just combined. Can’t find gluten free quick cooking oats? I use Quaker gluten free oats which is usually found in the cereal aisle next to the other oat options.
If you’re unable to find quick cooking gluten free oats, you can make your own. Just add traditional old fashioned oats to your blender and pulse them a few times until they resemble quick cooking oats.
After you add your oats and cranberries to the batter, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, use a tablespoon to scoop heaping spoonfuls of dough, then roll each scoop into a ball with your hands. Place the balls on the baking sheet, then press the top of each ball down with your hand to form a disk. Add a few more cranberries to the top of each cookie to decorate.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes. You’ll know the cookies are done when the edges are golden brown and the tops are set. Remove the baked cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheet for around five minutes, then transfer them to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
Tips for Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
This easy gluten free cranberry recipe is delicious and simple! But if you have questions as you’re baking, I probably have the answer!
Can I use old fashioned oats in this recipe?
If you can’t find quick cooking gluten free oats, you can use old fashioned oats instead. If you keep the old fashioned oats as-is, the texture of the cookies will be slightly different, but I’m sure they’ll taste great. Or you can turn your old fashioned oats into quick cooking oats by placing them in the blender. Use the same amount of old fashioned oats as you would quick cooking oats. Pour the oats in the blender and two or three times until the oats resemble the correct consistency.
Are oats gluten free?
While it may seem like oats would be gluten free, most varieties of oats are not gluten free — unless the package specifically states that they’re gluten free. During processing most oats are rolled in flour, making traditional oats unsafe for anyone with a gluten intolerance. When shopping for oats, always check the package to ensure the oats you’re using are labeled as gluten free. There are several oat brands that make gluten free oats, including:
- Quaker
- Nature’s Path
- Live GFree (Aldi’s gluten free brand)
- Bob’s Red Mill
- Arrowhead Mills
- Udi’s
- Great Value (Wal-Mart’s store brand)
Can I add chocolate chips?
Sure! I love the flavor combination of chocolate and oats, so I think chocolate chips would be a great addition to these cookies. Just add them to the cookie dough at the same time you add the oats!
How do you store cranberry oatmeal cookies?
To make sure your cookies stay fresh, it’s a good idea to transfer them to an airtight container and store them in a cool, dry place. They can be kept at room temperature for up to one week.
Gluten Free Cranberry Oatmeal Cookie Recipe
Add some chewy sweetness to a classic recipe with these gluten free cranberry oatmeal cookies featuring Craisins in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup gluten free flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups gluten free quick cooking oats
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract and beat to combine.
- Add the gluten free flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, baking soda, and salt. Beat until smooth.
- Fold in the dried cranberries and gluten free oats until well blended.
- Use a small cookie scoop or tablespoon to scoop out the dough and roll it into a ball. Slightly flatten the ball after placing it on the baking sheet. Decorate the top of the cookies with more cranberries, if desired.
- Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, then allow them to cool on the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 36 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 77Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 73mgCarbohydrates: 12gFiber: 1gSugar: 7gProtein: 1g
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Emily is a midwestern mom of two boys. She loves all things DIY — from home renovations to kids birthday party planning. Whether she’s making a new farmhouse craft for her home or helping her kids with a cool activity, you can bet she’s in the middle of some kind of DIY project (or three) right now!
