Description
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies perfectly combine the sweet creaminess of white chocolate with the bright tartness of dried cranberries. These cookies offer a chewy texture with soft centers and lightly crisp edges, making them an irresistible treat ideal for holidays, parties, or cozy moments at home.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Prepare Your Oven and Ingredients: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best mixing results.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. This creates a tender, chewy cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, forming the cookie base.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until incorporated to avoid overmixing.
- Fold in White Chocolate and Cranberries: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for balanced sweetness and tartness.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop generous spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to set while maintaining their chewy texture.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for smooth mixing and best texture.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies soft and chewy.
- Opt for high-quality white chocolate chips or chunks for richer flavor and better melting.
- Measure flour precisely using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dry or dense cookies.
- Optionally chill the dough for 30 minutes to reduce spreading and concentrate flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg