Oatmeal cookies with cranberries and chocolate

6 servings

40 minutes

Oatmeal cookies with cranberries and chocolate are a fragrant and delicate treat that comes from German cuisine, known for its exquisite desserts. In this recipe, the crunch of oats harmoniously combines with the tartness of cranberries and the rich sweetness of dark chocolate, creating a rich and balanced flavor. Historically, oatmeal cookies were popular in Europe as hearty baked goods perfect for cozy family tea times. These cookies can be served as a standalone dessert or accompanied by warm cocoa or a cup of aromatic coffee. The key is not to overbake them so they remain soft inside while the golden crust gives them an appetizing look. Decorated with chocolate glaze, they will be a true decoration for any table and delight lovers of homemade sweets.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 526.4
• Proteins: 7g
• Fats: 27.3g
• Carbohydrates: 64.3g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 1 glass
• Ground cinnamon: 0.5 tsp
• Baking powder: 1 tsp
• Salt: pinch
• Butter: 135 g
• Brown sugar: 0.7 glass
• Vanilla sugar: 10 g
• Chicken egg: 1 pc
• Fresh cranberries: 0.5 glass
• Oat flakes: 1 glass
• Dark chocolate 70%: 100 g
• Milk: 2 tbsp

Cooking steps

1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees.

2. Sift the dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt) through a sieve.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 glass
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Salt:  pinch

3. Beat room temperature butter with sugar and vanilla sugar until fluffy, then add the egg and beat again.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 135 g
   • Brown sugar: 0.7 glass
   • Vanilla sugar: 10 g
   • Chicken egg: 1 piece

4. Add sifted dry ingredients and oats to the oil-egg mixture and mix again with the mixer, but not too intensely.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 1 glass
   • Baking powder: 1 teaspoon
   • Ground cinnamon: 0.5 teaspoon
   • Salt:  pinch
   • Oat flakes: 1 glass

5. At the very end, add 75 g of chopped dark chocolate and cranberry.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate 70%: 100 g
   • Fresh cranberries: 0.5 glass

6. Now we mix with a spoon. The dough becomes thick.

7. Line the baking tray with parchment paper, take the dough with a teaspoon, and roll it into balls the size of a walnut by hand. Place them on the tray with enough space between each cookie for baking.

8. Bake for about 20 minutes in an oven preheated to 180 degrees. Watch for the edges of the cookies to brown. When taken out of the oven, they are quite soft, so it's important not to overbake! Transfer to a rack to cool.

9. In a water bath, we melt the remaining chocolate with milk, fold parchment paper into an envelope, place the melted glaze inside, and decorate the cookies.

   Required ingredients:

   • Dark chocolate 70%: 100 g
   • Milk: 2 tablespoons