Oatmeal White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies

I think this terrific cookie screams EAT ME FOR THE HOLIDAYS!! 

Tickled to see this recipe from allrecipes.com...

these are a great addition for gift giving or even a cookie exchange.  I added
the vanilla and cinnamon.

Choose to add white chocolate chips, or chopped white chocolate. 

Anyway you fix 'em, you're sure to love 'em!

Enjoy every yummy bite! 

OATMEAL WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP CRANBERRY COOKIES 

 2/3 cup butter, softened 
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1-1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 tsp. cinnamon 

1  cup (or a little more) dried cranberries

2/3 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate,

or white (or chocolate) chips  

chopped pecans, optional

Preheat oven to 375*. 

In medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, then add vanilla. In medium bowl, combine oats, flour, salt, and baking soda and cinnamon; stir into butter mixture one cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in dried cranberries, white chocolate and nuts, if using. Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 - 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks.
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen 

Linked to Weekend Potluck