Good Things Cookies

 

This recipe is based on one from Fine Cooking magazine, adapted to our tastes. The combination of ingredients makes for a rich, delicious cookie that is perfect with a cup of tea. 

Good Things Cookies 

(makes 2 dozen cookies)

3/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 large egg

1 Tablespoon light corn syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries

1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats

1/2 cup chopped pecans

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Cream together the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy. Scrape the bowl regularly. Add the egg, corn syrup, and vanilla; beat well. 

Add the flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until thoroughly combined. Scrape the bowl to ensure that all is well-mixed.

Add the oats, cranberries, pecans, and white chocolate chips. You may have to stir them in by hand, but my Kitchen Aid mixer did a fine job on slow speed. 

Spoon dough in heaping teaspoonfuls onto parchment lined baking sheets. 

Bake at 325 degrees for 13 minutes, or until edges and bottoms are golden. The middle may look soft. Let sit on the cookie sheets for a minute or two to set, then transfer to a cooling rack.