Description
Irresistible White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies for Your Sweet Cravings. These White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are a delightful treat, perfectly combining creamy white chocolate with tart cranberries.
Ingredients
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- 2 sticks Unsalted Butter
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Orange Zest
- 2 large Eggs
- 2¼ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 2 cups White Chocolate Chunks or Chips
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries
- ½ cup Chopped Walnuts (Optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a microwave-safe bowl until fully melted, then let it cool slightly.
- Combine the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Add in the vanilla extract, salt, and orange zest, stirring well to ensure the flavors meld.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Gradually add the all-purpose flour and baking soda, stirring gently until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chunks, cranberries, and walnuts, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Roll the dough into 1.5-ounce balls and space them about 3 inches apart on your prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for golden edges while keeping the centers slightly underdone.
- Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
- Use melted butter for easier mixing and that perfect chewy texture.
- Packed brown sugar adds moisture and caramelized edges.
- Choose high-quality white chocolate for the best flavor.
- Chop dried cranberries for better distribution in the dough.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg