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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

These cookies combine a soft and chewy texture with the sweet taste of white chocolate and the tartness of cranberries, making them a festive favorite.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks), softened to room temperature
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fresh orange zest
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 ½ cups dried cranberries

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream butter, sugar, and orange zest until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
  • Fold in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
  • Scoop rounded portions onto baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  • Bake for 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
  • Tap baking sheet to create a chewy center, reshaping cookies if needed, then bake for an additional 3 minutes.
  • Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Ensure butter is softened for ideal texture.
Store leftovers in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
Consider substituting cranberries with cherries or adding nuts for variations.

  • Author: Jesseca
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 70mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg