Description
These White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are a perfect holiday treat with a sweet and tart flavor combination. Made with white chocolate chips, fresh cranberries, and a hint of orange zest, they are soft, chewy, and packed with festive flavors. Ideal for any special occasion, these cookies are easy to make and will become a holiday favorite.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (12 Tbsp or 1.5 sticks)
- 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
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until the dough comes together.
- Gently fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. For dried cranberries, reduce bake time to 11-13 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Gluten-Free Option: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
- Dried Cranberries: Use dried cranberries for a chewier texture.
- Add Nuts: Optional, chopped walnuts or pecans can be added for crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
