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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe

Irresistible White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe You’ll Love

Enjoy a flavor explosion with these White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Zest of 2 oranges Orange Zest
  • 2 large Large Eggs at room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
For the Add-Ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chunks or Chips high-quality
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts optional, chopped

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl and let it cool slightly for about 5 minutes.
  3. Whisk together the brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth with the melted butter.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract, salt, and orange zest until well combined.
  5. Add the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Sift in the all-purpose flour and baking soda, folding gently until just combined.
  7. Fold in the white chocolate chunks, dried cranberries, and walnuts.
  8. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour for enhanced chewy texture.
  9. Scoop and roll dough into 1.5-ounce balls, spacing them 3 inches apart on baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown, and centers are slightly underbaked.
  11. Cool cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Refrigerating the dough enhances chewiness and deepens flavors. Watch cookie edges for perfect texture.

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