Chewy Gluten Free Oatmeal Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper. If you do not have parchment paper you can place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.In a large bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar.
2. 2
   Add egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together; add the dry mixture the butter mixture.
3. 3
   Add oats, cranberries, and if using, walnuts; mix together using the dough hook of your mixer or fold in by hand.Scoop about 1 1/2 tablespoons onto a cookie sheet, 2 inches apart. I use a cookie scooper, much like an ice cream scooper, but smaller.
4. 4
   Bake for 13 to 15 minutes or until bottoms are golden brown around the edges.Allow them to cool about 4 minutes and pick up the parchment paper and transfer it to the cooling rack. If not using parchment, put each cookie on the rack. Allow them to cool completely and serve or store in an airtight container.