Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Have ready parchment lined baking sheets.

In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly stir together flour, baking soda and salt. When thoroughly mixed, add the sugar and oats. Stir until blended.

Make a well in the center and add olive oil, eggs, orange zest and vanilla. Stir everything together, then stir in the nuts and cranberries. You should have a thick, smooth, dough, though the oil may make it slightly crumbly.

Using generously rounded tablespoons shape dough into about 24 balls.

Arrange balls 2 ½ inches apart on each baking sheet. Press the balls down slightly to make ¾ inch thick rounds.

Bake one sheet at a time on center rack for about 10 minutes or until the cookies are set and the edges brown.. Let cool on baking sheet for about 3 minutes, then carefully transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.