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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Soft and Chewy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies You'll Love

These White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet and tart flavors, making them a perfect festive treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Adds richness and moisture; substitute margarine for a lower-fat option.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Provides sweetness and contributes to the cookie's structure.
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Enhances moisture and adds depth of flavor.
  • 1 large Egg Serves as a binding agent.
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Main structure of the cookie; gluten-free flour can be used as an alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder A leavening agent that helps cookies rise.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds warm, sweet notes.
  • 1 tablespoon Orange Zest Provides a citrusy flavor.
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Dried or Fresh Cranberries Add tartness and chewiness.
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips For creaminess and sweetness.

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing Bowls
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets and bake for 12-15 minutes.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking for optimal texture. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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