I was inspired to try this recipe after a friend raved about the Archer Farms Harvest Cookies that are sold at Target.  I did a quick google search and found this copycat recipe on Modern Day Moms.  I confess I've never tasted the Archer Farms version, but wow, this copycat version is fabulous.

Harvest Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

makes 36 cookies

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Ingredients

• 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

• 1 cup all purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt

• 2 3/4 cups old fashioned rolled oats

• 1 cup dried cranberries (I used Craisins)

• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line 3 sheet pans with silpat liners or parchment paper.

2. In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt; set aside.

3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.

5. Add flour mixture; mix to combine.

6. Stir in oats and dried cranberries.

7. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared sheet pans and bake for 10-12 minutes.

8. Allow cookies to rest for 2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

• I use a #50 cookie scoop to portion the dough, which helps all the cookies turn out the exact same size.

• To prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven, chill the cookie dough before baking and be sure to bake on cool sheet pans.

adapted from Modern Day Moms

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