Christmas is almost upon us! My family is soaking up every last minute we can in the dark living room with the twinkling lights from the Christmas tree, and a warm fire keeping us cozy. These are the moments I wish I could bottle. Although, we’ve not found a way to stop time no matter how quickly the kids are growing, we can take in deep, slow, pine-scented breaths of gratitude. There truly is no place like home for the holidays, and today it is my honor to share with you a delicious holiday treat, from my home to yours.
The slight crunch from the brown sugar, the texture of the oats, and the tart from the cranberries, along with the decadence of the chocolate chips make this cookie very special indeed. If Santa’s looking for a change-up from his traditional chocolate chip cookies, or if you’re searching for a special treat to share with your loved ones, these holiday cookies are sure to touch that special place in your heart. Package them up with a pretty bow, made from any number of upcycled materials, and you’ll have a meaningful homemade gift anyone would love to receive.
~ Warmest Wishes
The slight crunch from the brown sugar, the texture of the oats, and the tart from the cranberries, along with the decadence of the chocolate chips make this cookie very special indeed. If Santa’s looking for a change-up from his traditional chocolate chip cookies, or if you’re searching for a special treat to share with your loved ones, these holiday cookies are sure to touch that special place in your heart. Package them up with a pretty bow, made from any number of upcycled materials, and you’ll have a meaningful homemade gift anyone would love to receive.
~ Warmest Wishes
Gluten-Free Oatmeal Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies
Yields: approximately 21 cookies
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed meal
3 Tbsp. water
1 ½ cups gluten-free old fashioned oats
1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill GF All Purpose Baking Flour)
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. sea salt
2/3 cup vegan butter substitute (I used Earth Balance Organic Whipped Buttery Spread)
¾ cup brown sugar
4 oz. (113g) package sweetened dried cranberries (I used Newman’s Own Organics Dried Cranberries)
2/3 cup semi-sweet dairy-free chocolate chips
Note: Some brands vary in whether or not the product contains gluten. Please be sure to check the label of each of the ingredients to make sure it is gluten-free before using.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375◦F.
Line a baking sheet with a silpat to prevent sticking, if desired.
In a small bowl make a flaxseed egg by combining flaxseed meal and water, stir and set aside.
In a medium bowl, add dry ingredients: gluten-free oats, gluten-free flour, baking soda and salt. Whisk to sift and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl add vegan butter substitute and brown sugar and beat until fluffy.
Mix in flaxseed egg until combined.
Slowly mix in dry ingredients until combined.
Stir in dried cranberries and non-dairy chocolate chips.
Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto cookie sheet.
Bake approximately 10-12 minutes.
Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. ground flaxseed meal
3 Tbsp. water
1 ½ cups gluten-free old fashioned oats
1 ½ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour (I used Bob’s Red Mill GF All Purpose Baking Flour)
1 tsp. baking soda
½ tsp. sea salt
2/3 cup vegan butter substitute (I used Earth Balance Organic Whipped Buttery Spread)
¾ cup brown sugar
4 oz. (113g) package sweetened dried cranberries (I used Newman’s Own Organics Dried Cranberries)
2/3 cup semi-sweet dairy-free chocolate chips
Note: Some brands vary in whether or not the product contains gluten. Please be sure to check the label of each of the ingredients to make sure it is gluten-free before using.
Directions:
Preheat oven to 375◦F.
Line a baking sheet with a silpat to prevent sticking, if desired.
In a small bowl make a flaxseed egg by combining flaxseed meal and water, stir and set aside.
In a medium bowl, add dry ingredients: gluten-free oats, gluten-free flour, baking soda and salt. Whisk to sift and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl add vegan butter substitute and brown sugar and beat until fluffy.
Mix in flaxseed egg until combined.
Slowly mix in dry ingredients until combined.
Stir in dried cranberries and non-dairy chocolate chips.
Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto cookie sheet.
Bake approximately 10-12 minutes.
Sneak Peak from My Home:
This year we decided to challenge ourselves and go for our biggest tree yet! I’m in love with blue spruces, and their very sharp, prickly pine needles always test me. A ladder was essential to string the lights and hang the ornaments. Although you can’t tell from the picture, our star now hangs forward on an angle. As soon as we put the ladder away, and pushed the tree into its permanent home for the season, the star tipped. We’re leaving it! I like to say it gives the tree character, don’t you think?
Thank you for an amazing year together!
Silent night, Holy night
All is calm, all is bright
All is calm, all is bright
With so much love, heartfelt gratitude & sweet Holiday hugs,
Wendy Irene
Wendy Irene
