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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Irresistible White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies for the Holidays

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Delight in these White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies, featuring a sweet and tart balance, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Provides structure; measure correctly
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Check freshness for optimal lift
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt Kosher salt gives the best taste
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter Melted; adds richness
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Brings sweetness
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar Use light or dark as preferred
  • 1 large egg Room temperature eggs help blend
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure for the best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest Fresh is best
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries Burst of tartness
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips Adds creamy sweetness

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Stand mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Parchment Paper

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 bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
  3. In a stand mixer, mix 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup brown sugar until creamy.
  4. Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of fresh cranberries, 1 cup of white chocolate chips, and the zest of 1 orange.
  7. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart, and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. Freeze unbaked cookie dough for up to 3 months.

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