Best 9 Cranberry Walnut Cookies Recipes

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Cranberry Walnut Cookies: A Festive Treat for Any Occasion

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cranberry Walnut Cookies, a festive treat perfect for any occasion. These cookies are a harmonious blend of tart cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and warm spices, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With their vibrant red hue and festive appearance, these cookies are sure to add a touch of cheer to your holiday gatherings or brighten up your everyday moments. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this recipe is easy to follow and yields delicious results every time. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delightful baking journey that will fill your kitchen with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cookies.

Recipes:

1. Classic Cranberry Walnut Cookies: This timeless recipe is the foundation of all cranberry walnut cookie variations. It features a simple dough flavored with vanilla and enhanced with the vibrant flavors of cranberries and walnuts.

2. Orange Cranberry Walnut Cookies: Elevate your classic cranberry walnut cookies with the addition of zesty orange zest and orange juice, creating a burst of citrusy freshness that perfectly complements the tart cranberries.

3. White Chocolate Cranberry Walnut Cookies: Indulge in the decadent combination of sweet white chocolate chunks, tangy cranberries, and crunchy walnuts. These cookies are a perfect balance of flavors and textures, sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.

4. Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies: For a healthier twist, try these oatmeal cookies packed with cranberries, walnuts, and hearty oats. They offer a chewy texture and a wholesome flavor profile that makes them a guilt-free indulgence.

5. Cranberry Walnut Shortbread Cookies: Experience the buttery richness of shortbread cookies infused with the flavors of cranberries and walnuts. These cookies are crumbly and melt-in-your-mouth delicious, making them a delightful treat for any occasion.

With these five tempting recipes, you'll have a variety of Cranberry Walnut Cookies to choose from, each offering its own unique flavor and texture. Whether you prefer classic, citrusy, decadent, wholesome, or crumbly cookies, there's a recipe here to satisfy your cravings. So, put on your apron, gather your loved ones, and create a memorable baking experience with these delightful Cranberry Walnut Cookies.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CRANBERRY WALNUT OATMEAL COOKIES



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Make and share this Cranberry Walnut Oatmeal Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Crisco Recipes

Categories     Dessert

Time 27m

Yield 3 dozen cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

Crisco® Original No-Stick Cooking Spray
3/4 cup Crisco® Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening or 3/4 stick Crisco® Baking Sticks Butter Flavor All-Vegetable Shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose Flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups old fashioned oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • HEAT oven to 350ºF. Coat baking sheets with no-stick cooking spray.
  • BEAT shortening, sugar and brown sugar in large bowl at medium speed of electric mixer until blended. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in small bowl. Beat into shortening mixture until smooth. Stir in oats, dried cranberries and walnuts. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls about 2-inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
  • BAKE 10 to 12 minutes or until light brown. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes. Place on cooling rack to cool completely.

CRANBERRY WALNUT COOKIES



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These are my favorite (non-chocolate) cookies. They are soft, chewy, and delicious. My family has been making them for the holidays for years. I have no idea where the recipe came from, but I'm glad I have it!

Provided by karing

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Walnut Dessert Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup white sugar
¾ cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup butter, softened
¼ cup milk
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 egg
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 ½ cups cranberries, halved
1 cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet.
  • Cream white sugar, brown sugar, and butter together in a large mixing bowl. Beat milk, orange juice, and egg into the creamed mixture.
  • Sift flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda together in a separate bowl; blend into the wet ingredients in the mixing bowl to form a cookie dough. Stir cranberries and walnuts into the dough.
  • Drop the dough onto the prepared baking sheet by the teaspoonful.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely. Sprinkle confectioners' sugar over the cookies to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.7 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Cholesterol 18.1 mg, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 115.6 mg, Sugar 17.1 g

CRANBERRY-OATMEAL-WALNUT COOKIES



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Categories     Dessert

Yield Makes about 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, softened
1 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teasoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour, unbleached
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned, uncooked)
1 1/2 cup dried cranberries
3/4 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350F Beat together butter and brown sugar until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well. Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and mix well. Stir in oats, cranberries, walnuts adn mix well. Drop by spoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes (should be slightly under-cooked) Cool 1 minute on cookie sheet and transfer to wire rack.

DRIED CRANBERRY-WALNUT OATMEAL COOKIES



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This is the best cranberry oatmeal cookie I've ever tasted. Slightly crisp on the outside, but oh so chewy on the inside. I can't believe it hasn't been posted yet! It's from the Crisco site. Note: If you use old-fashioned oats, the cookies will come out crisper and less moist; If you use quick oats, the cookies will be chewier and more moist. Also, bake until cookies are *just* set, where the center of the cookie still looks a little wet.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 6 dozen, 72 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup stick Butter Flavor Crisco or 3/4 cup crisco butter flavor shortening
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 3/4 cups rolled oats (quick or old-fashioned, see notes in description)
1 -1 1/2 cup dried cranberries
1 -1 1/2 cup walnut pieces

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Combine 3/4 cup shortening and sugars in large bowl.
  • Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until well blended.
  • Beat in eggs and vanilla until well blended.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl.
  • Stir into creamed mixture; mix well.
  • Add oats, dried cranberries and walnuts.
  • Drop dough by teaspoonfuls about 2 inches apart onto non-stick cookie sheets.
  • Bake at 375°F for 8 minutes or until firm and light brown.
  • Cool on cookie sheets 4 minutes; transfer to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67.5, Fat 3.5, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 6.4, Sodium 28.5, Carbohydrate 8.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 4.5, Protein 1

WHITE CHOCOLATE, CRANBERRY, OATMEAL & WALNUT COOKIES



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These are my all time favorite cookies to make and to eat! I know that some of the spices might seem odd but they combine to make a really wonderful cookie.

Provided by Kirstin C

Categories     Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 2 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon cumin
1 pinch ground cloves
1 pinch cayenne
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups oats (not instant)
1 1/2 cups craisins
1 (16 ounce) bag white chocolate chips
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, spices); set aside.
  • Cream wet ingredients (butter, sugars, eggs, vanilla) with a mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Stir the flour mixture into the creamed mixture and mix for 3 minutes.
  • Add the oats, chips, craisins & walnuts; stir to incorporate.
  • Form 2 inch sized balls.
  • Drop 2-inches apart onto baking sheet sprayed with nonstick spray.
  • Bake 11-13 minutes (on center rack), until golden, but still moist beneath cracks on top.
  • Remove from oven; let cookies sit on baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool.

CRANBERRY WALNUT COOKIES



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When I brought these cookies in for the holiday open house at work, they simply disappeared-150 dozen of them!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter-flavored shortening
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon thawed orange juice concentrate
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cranberries
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Add orange juice concentrate, orange zest and vanilla. Combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cranberries and walnuts. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours or until easy to handle., Drop by tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 14-16 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRANBERRY-WALNUT OATMEAL COOKIES (VEGAN & GLUTEN-FREE)



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This recipe comes from http://enlightenedcooking.blogspot.com These cookies are a great way to use up over-ripe bananas, and they have no added sugar, no eggs, and no gluten. They are delicious and at my house can constitute a guiltless cookie-breakfast! :o)

Provided by worldmom12

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 24m

Yield 24 cookies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups rolled oats (choose certified gluten-free oats if baking gluten-free)
1 cup dried cranberries (or dried fruit of choice)
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 1/2 cups bananas, mashed, very ripe (about 3 medium)
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, cranberries, and walnuts.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the banana, oil, vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and baking soda until well blended.
  • Add banana mixture to oat mixture, stirring to combine. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Lightly spray cookie sheets with cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  • Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared sheets.
  • Bake 14 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Let cool on sheets 1 minute.
  • Transfer cookies to wire racks; cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days (or freeze in airtight bags/containers).

HEALTHY WALNUT (OR CHOCOLATE) CRANBERRY OATMEAL CHEWY COOKIES



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These are such unique cookies! These cookies become very thin when they cook, and the addition of brown rice syrup (better for you then sugar... has complex carbs to keep you fuller longer) makes the cookie very chewy and almost slightly sticky. You have never tasted anything like it!

Provided by I Cant Believe Its

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup margarine
1 tablespoon smooth applesauce
2/3 cup brown rice syrup
2 egg whites
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup rolled oats, quick cooking
3 -4 tablespoons chopped walnuts or 3 -4 tablespoons miniature chocolate chips
3 -3 1/2 tablespoons craisins (or raisins)

Steps:

  • In a dry saucepan on medium, toast the walnuts (if using) and oats together until browned and fragrant, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl, beat margarine(at room temp) and applesauce with brown sugar until light and fluffy (with electric beaters).
  • add egg whites, brown rice syrup, and vanilla and beat until smooth, about a minute.
  • In a smaller bowl, combine flours, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
  • Mix into creamed mixture. Stir in oats, walnuts (or chocolate chips), and craisins.
  • Chill dough for 30 minutes.
  • Drop dough on parchment paper-covered cookie sheet (dont flatten tops).
  • Bake at 330° F 12-15 minutes or until spread out and very lightly browned. They will be flat and the tops will have small bubble pockets, and though they may look soft and not done, they are! Allow cookies to cool slightly then place cookies on cooling rack. Use a very good spatchula or else they will be tricky to get off the pan without breaking!
  • Cookies will be quite delicate and slightly sticky (especially when hot), so when you store them, be sure their edges arn't touching eachother and use wax paper to line between the layers. ENJOY!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 81.7, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 0.5, Sodium 86.9, Carbohydrate 11.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 5.1, Protein 1.6

GLUTEN FREE CRANBERRY WALNUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES



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This Gluten Free Cranberry Walnut Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is a scrumptious fall twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie is a big hit in my household. The tart dried cranberries and nutty, roasted goodness of walnuts, along with nutrient dense almond flour turn a plain old chocolate chip cookie into an antioxidant rich, nutritious treat. http://www.elanaspantry.com/cranberry-walnut-chocolate-chip-cookies/

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Categories     Dessert

Time 14m

Yield 36 cookies, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups blanched almond flour
1/2 teaspoon celtic sea salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup grapeseed oil
1/2 cup agave nectar
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup dried fruit juice sweetened cranberries
1 cup walnuts, toasted
1/2 cup dark chocolate, 73%

Steps:

  • 1. In a large bowl, combine almond flour, salt and baking soda.
  • 2. In a smaller bowl, combine oil, agave and vanilla.
  • 3. Stir wet ingredients into dry.
  • 4. Mix in cranberries, walnuts and chocolate chips.
  • 5. Form dough into ½ inch balls and press onto a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • 6. Bake at 350° for 7-10 minutes.
  • 7. Cool and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265, Fat 27.5, SaturatedFat 4.9, Sodium 226.6, Carbohydrate 5.4, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 0.9, Protein 3.3

Tips:

  • Use fresh cranberries. Fresh cranberries have a brighter flavor and more nutrients than frozen or dried cranberries.
  • Chop the walnuts finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the cookies.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies keep their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 10-12 minutes. The cookies are done when they are just starting to brown around the edges.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and flavor.

Conclusion:

Cranberry walnut cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them soft and chewy or crispy and crunchy, these cookies are sure to please everyone.

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