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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

These easy-to-make cookies combine the sweet flavors of white chocolate with the tartness of cranberries, perfectly capturing nostalgia and warmth in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies

  • ¾ cup unsalted butter Let it sit out until it’s soft.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Don’t skip the sugar for proper flavor.
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar Adds moisture and deep caramel notes.
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest Adds a burst of citrus brightness.
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Use pure extract for best flavor.
  • 1 large egg Room temperature is key.
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Can replace with a gluten-free blend.
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder For a little lift!
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt Enhances all the flavors.
  • ¾ cup white chocolate chips Choose high-quality chocolate.
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries (coarsely chopped) Or 1 cup dried cranberries.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the soft butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until it's fluffy and lighter in color, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Add the room-temperature egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually incorporate the flour mixture into the wet ingredients using a spatula to avoid overmixing.
  • Fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips carefully.
  • Scoop the dough into 1-inch balls and place them about 2 inches apart on the lined baking sheets.

Baking

  • Bake the cookies for 12-15 minutes, or until you see slightly golden edges. If you're using dried cranberries, bake for 11-13 minutes.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Chill the dough for 30 minutes for better flavor melding. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 55mgSugar: 10g
Keyword Baking, Comfort Food, Cranberry Cookies, Easy Cookie Recipe, White Chocolate Cookies
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