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OATMEAL CHRISTMAS COOKIES (Gluten-Free)
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There is something so soul soothing about having warm cookies fresh from the oven after dinner. It somehow transports me into a coffee shop with a big comfy chair, a roaring fireplace, a lap blanket and calm music playing in the background. I don’t think such a place exists but that is what a fresh cookie out of the oven does to me. The particular cookie that does to me is the Oatmeal Christmas Cookie.
As a child snickerdoodles were my favorite. I was introduced to them through a series of books I read, and I had to try them. Those stayed my favorite for years… until I had this cookie. A friend of mine made a similar cookie in her Christmas goody bags and it got my wheels turning. I have made variations over the last couple of years but this particular recipe I really enjoy. These cookies pair the smooth sweetness from white chocolate chips, with the sweet tang of dried cranberries with the texture of oats and creates a cozy perfection. All while being gluten-free!
The secret to having these anytime you want is to make a big batch and then drop the cookie dough balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet and sit them in the freezer for an hour or two. Then place them in a Ziploc bag, with the temperature and how long they are supposed to cook for written on it and store them in the freezer. This will allow you to pop out exactly how many you need at a time (even if it’s only 2 for you) and have fresh baked cookies without all the work.
Why Ingredients Matter
Cookies are not healthy, and I am not going to try to tell you they are. I am going to tell you they don’t have to be as bad for you as store bought cookies. Choosing your ingredients wisely can help your body process the cookies better, not ruin your gut health and have more vitamins and minerals present. Not to mention it is real food and not food full of ingredients you can’t pronounce. So sourcing quality sugar, healthier white chocolate chips, dried cranberries without a bunch of additives, organic oatmeal and using homemade vanilla can absolutely make these cookies not as guilty of a pleasure.
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We love to make memories building gingerbread houses or frosting cookies to give away. Making homemade ornaments or simmer pots that make the house smell better than a candle store. We gather together as a family and make things together. All the while laughing, talking, remembering and most importantly opening our hearts to one another.…
Sourcing Bulk Ingredients
Most of my ingredients I try to source in bulk. I do enough cooking and baking from scratch that it is more cost effective for me to purchase in bulk. If you are interested in building your pantry on a budget, I highly suggest checking out Azure Standard. I can order from them once a month if I want to, which I don’t need to do that. I then meet a semi-truck at a specific drop location. Everyone purchasing helps unload all the product for that drop and then we take our goods and head home. I have saved so much money this way. For example, the items I have purchased in bulk for this recipe are: sugar, brown sugar, organic oatmeal, allergy friendly white chocolate chips, gluten free flour, apple pie seasoning, baking soda, walnuts and the dehydrated cranberries all of which I get from Azure Standard.
I also have a great source for vanilla beans and make my vanilla extract and vanilla sugar in bulk. If you have not started to purchase in bulk, I highly suggest you start. Take the time to do a price comparison, especially on spices and flours. Now let’s get to the recipe…
Oatmeal Christmas Cookies (Gluten-Free)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup vanilla sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup all-purpose 1 for 1 gluten free flour we use Bob’s Red Mill
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp apple pie seasoning
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate
- 1/2 cup unsalted walnut pieces
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line your baking sheets with parchment paper. If you are not using parchment then you will want to lightly coat your baking sheet with butter.
- In a large bowl beat your sugar, brown sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy. I use a stand mixer on speed 2 to do this. You can also use a hand mixer.
- Once light and fluffy then add vanilla extract and eggs until well mixed.
- Stir in flour, baking soda, apple pie spice and salt. Allow to mix until fully incorporated. Stop and scrape down edges of bowl if needed.
- Add oats, dried cranberries, white chocolate and walnut pieces. This will only take a minute to come together.
- Drop a rounded table spoon or so of cookie dough onto your parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 for 8-12 minutes. You want your edges to be light golden brown.
- Allow to cool 1 minute before removing from the cookie sheet.
- Then allow to cool completely before enjoying.
Notes
All nutritional information is calculated by an AI application.Â
Nutrition
Calories: 113kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 14mgSodium: 43mgPotassium: 37mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 104IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 0.4mg
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If you liked this recipe, you should check out our Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Surprise Cookies, and our Gluten and Dairy Free Peppermint Brownies. All of three of these recipes can be found in our E-book The Christmas Kitchen – A Gluten-Free Holiday Made Easy. We will be launching new recipes and projects weekly so keep checking back to see what is new.
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