★Ingredients
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped almonds (or slivered almonds)
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★Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Add Oats and Mix-ins: Stir in the rolled oats, dried cranberries, and chopped almonds until evenly distributed.
- Form Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. The centers might look slightly undercooked but will set as they cool.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Enjoy!