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Position a rack in the middle of the oven --
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Preheat the oven to 350*.
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Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
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Sift the flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon into a medium bowl and set aside.
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In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed,beat the butter, brown sugar, and the granulated sugar until smoothly blended -- about 1 minute --
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Stop the mixer and scrape down sides of bowl as needed during mixing.
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On low speed, add the eggs, maple syrup, and vanilla and mix until blended -- about 1 minute.
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Mix in the flour mixture to incorporate it.
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Mix it in the oatmeal, then the cranberries.
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Using an ice cream scoop or measuring cup with 1/4 cup capacity, scoop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies at least 2 1/2" apart.
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Bake the cookies, one sheet at a time until the tops feel firm and the tops and bottoms are lightly browned, about 18 minutes.
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Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then use a wide metal spatula to transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
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The cookies can be stored in a tightly covered container at room temperature for up to 4 days.