1 cup dried cranberries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n1. Preheat oven to 350\u00ba. In a large bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and coconut sugar until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, then vanilla, orange zest, and orange extract.<\/p>\n
2. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together – add to the butter mixture. Stir in the oats and the dried cranberries.<\/p>\n
3. Drop by rounded tablespoons onto parchment lined baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes until golden brown. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to let cool completely.<\/p>\n
(* I couldn’t find coconut sugar to save my soul, so I substituted 1\/2 cup granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon coconut extract.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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