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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Deliciously Chewy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe

These White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are a perfect blend of creamy chocolate and tangy cranberries, making them a must-bake holiday treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar adds sweetness
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar can be replaced with dark brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Orange Zest substitute with lemon zest if desired
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract adds warmth and sweetness
  • 1 large Egg at room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder ensure freshness for leavening
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt balances sweetness
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips for sweetness and creamy texture
  • 1 cup Fresh Cranberries substitute with dried cranberries if desired

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie Scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and grated orange zest, mixing until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and fine sea salt, then gradually mix into the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in the white chocolate chips and fresh cranberries until evenly distributed.
  6. Using a cookie scoop, portion the dough into 1-inch balls on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until edges are golden brown, keeping an eye on them late in the baking.
  8. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature or refrigerate for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer bag for up to 3 months.

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