Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies are made with certified gluten-free oats, coconut oil, craisins, and mini chocolate chips. A delicious dairy-free cookie that kids love!
These gluten-free oatmeal cookies are the perfect dessert for cookie exchanges, birthday parties, potlucks, and lunchboxes. They are always a huge hit and sure to impress any crowd.
For more popular gluten-free cookie ideas, check out our Gluten Free Oatmeal Scotchies, Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies, Gluten Free Gingerbread Cookies and Gluten Free Peanut Butter Blossoms. They are must-try recipes!
Gluten Free Baking Tips
Whether you are a newbie or seasoned pro when it comes to gluten-free baking, here are a few tips to keep in mind before you get started!
Selecting Gluten-Free Flour
When it comes to picking a gluten-free flour blend, we recommend selecting based on preference. We find trialing a variety of blends is the best way to find your favorite. This recipe was tested successfully with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour. We also suggest picking a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum as this will add ease to baking.
Measuring Gluten-Free Flour
Instead of scooping the measuring cup into the bag of flour, use the spoon and sweep method for measuring. Use a spoon to scoop flour into the measuring cup and then a knife to level out the top of the measuring cup once full. This will provide an accurate amount of flour to prevent crumbly and dry cookies.
Check Labels
You will want to read the ingredients and be on the search for the certified gluten-free label prior to purchasing to ensure products are celiac safe. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten as a helpful way to identify which brands that may or may not be gluten-free.
Keeping those tips in mind, let’s get baking! Gather the equipment and ingredients then follow the directions below.
Equipment
- 2 baking sheets
- parchment paper
- Flipper
- cookie scoop
- stand mixer
- measuring cups and spoons
- spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut oil ✅
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla ✅
- 1 1/2 cup gluten-free flour tested with Bob’s Red Mill 1 for 1
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda ✅
- 3 cup certified gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup craisins ✅
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed) ✅
Gluten-Free Guide: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten.
How To Make Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream the coconut oil and sugar
Add the coconut oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the mixing bowl. Beat for 2-3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and eggs, blend until incorporated, scraping the sides if needed.
Add the dry ingredients
Add the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt and blend until combined. Add the oats.
Stir in the cranberries and chocolate chips
Add the craisins and chocolate chips, blending until combined.
Bake
Using a cookie scoop, place dough onto the trays. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Oats are naturally gluten-free; however, conventional oats can be contaminated during processing by gluten-containing grains. Certified gluten-free oats are a celiac-safe option that are processed with measures in place to prevent cross-contamination. These cookies were tested successfully with GF Harvest Gluten-Free Rolled Oats, an allergen-free brand that is certified gluten-free.
A single batch made with a medium-sized cookie scoop makes approximately 24 cookies.
Store in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Place cooled cookies in a freezer bag or container with a label 3 months from the date the cookies were baked.
More Amazing Gluten Free Desserts
- Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake Recipe
- Gluten Free White Cake Recipe
- Dairy Free Brownies
- Gluten Free Peanut Butter Balls
- Mini Flourless Chocolate Cake
- Gluten Free Edible Cookie Dough
- Gluten Free Cookie Cake
- Triple Berry Crumb Bars
- Gluten-Free Pecan Pie
- Watermelon Ice Cream (Without Ice Cream Maker)
- Hot Chocolate Bombs
CKC Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten or cross-contamination.
The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.
Gluten Free Oatmeal Cranberry Cookies
Equipment
- 2 baking sheets
Ingredients
- 1 cup coconut oil ✅
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla ✅
- 1 1/2 cup gluten-free flour tested with Bob's Red Mill 1 for 1
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda ✅
- 3 cup certified gluten-free oats
- 1/2 cup craisins ✅
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed) ✅
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prep the pans. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line the baking sheets with parchment paper.
- ⭐️Cream the coconut oil and sugar. Add the coconut oil, granulated sugar, and brown sugar to the mixing bowl. Beat for 2-3 minutes or until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla and eggs, blend until incorporated, scraping the sides if needed.1 cup coconut oil, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 2 large eggs
- ⭐️Add the dry ingredients. Add the gluten-free flour, baking soda, and salt and blend until combined. Add the oats.1 1/2 cup gluten-free flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 3 cup certified gluten-free oats
- ⭐️Stir in the cranberries and chocolate chips. Add the craisins and chocolate chips, blending until combined.1/2 cup craisins, 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (dairy-free if needed)
- ⭐️Bake. Using a cookie scoop, place dough onto the trays. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
Notes
Selecting GF Flour
When it comes to picking a gluten-free flour blend, we recommend selecting based on preference. We find trialing a variety of blends is the best way to find your favorite. This recipe was tested successfully with Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour. We also suggest picking a gluten-free flour blend that contains xanthan gum as this will add ease to baking.Measuring GF Flour
Instead of scooping the measuring cup into the bag of flour, use the spoon and sweep method for measuring. Use a spoon to scoop flour into the measuring cup and then a knife to level out the top of the measuring cup once full. This will provide an accurate amount of flour to prevent crumbly and dry cookies. CCK Features both Gluten-Free Guidance and Kids Cooking Instructions: If you’re new to eating gluten-free we understand it’s overwhelming trying to figure out which foods may contain gluten and which ones don’t. All of our gluten-free recipes marked with this symbol ✅ represent foods that need to be checked for gluten. The ⭐️ symbol in the recipe below denotes the steps in which kid cooks may need a helper (depending on age). If there is no ⭐️ symbol, that step (or recipe) doesn’t require a helper.Nutrition
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