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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe

4.9 from 60 reviews

These White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet white chocolate and tangy dried cranberries. Perfectly balanced with brown and granulated sugars, they make a delightful treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter (melted)
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 3/4 cup dried sweetened cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easy.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, beat together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until well combined and smooth. Then beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is creamy.
  3. Combine dry ingredients: Add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet ingredients. Stir gently until a soft dough forms, making sure not to overmix.
  4. Add chips and cranberries: Fold in the white chocolate chips and dried sweetened cranberries evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Shape the cookies: Portion the dough into 12 large balls, spacing them evenly on the prepared baking sheet to allow for spreading.
  6. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for exactly 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set.
  7. Cool and store: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on it for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack. Store cooled cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by reducing baking time to 9 minutes.
  • You can substitute dried cranberries with dried cherries or raisins if preferred.
  • Be sure to line the baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat to prevent sticking.
  • Ensure the butter is fully melted but not hot when mixing with sugars to avoid cooking the egg.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for optimal freshness.

Keywords: white chocolate cookies, cranberry cookies, soft cookies, chewy cookies, holiday cookies