Description
These White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. The perfect balance of creamy white chocolate and tangy dried cranberries makes these cookies a holiday favorite. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re ideal for cookie swaps, gift boxes, or cozy baking sessions at home!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅝ cup (125g) packed brown sugar
- ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (120g) dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold In Mix-Ins: Gently stir in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Scoop and Bake: Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers soft.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Serve warm or store for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Do not overbake — remove cookies while centers are still soft for a chewy texture.
- Use room-temperature ingredients for even mixing and consistency.
- For thicker cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Add 1–2 teaspoons of orange zest for a festive citrus twist.
- Freeze baked cookies or dough for up to 2 months for easy make-ahead treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Holiday Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg