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white chocolate cranberry cookies fresh baked with melted chocolate and tart cranberries on rustic kitchen background

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies


  • Author: katie-editor
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delightful cookies combining white chocolate and tart cranberries, perfect for brightening any day.


Ingredients

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  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¾ cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries (coarsely chopped, or 1 cup dried cranberries)


Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add the egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until the dough comes together.
  5. Gently fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. For dried cranberries, reduce bake time to 11-13 minutes.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking can prevent excessive spreading. Try adding nuts like pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.

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

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 8g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg