White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe

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Introduction

What happens when sweet meets tart in a buttery, chewy cookie? You get these irresistible White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. They’re soft on the inside, lightly crisp on the edges, and bursting with bright pops of flavor from dried cranberries and creamy white chocolate chips. A holiday favorite that’s perfect year-round!

Ingredients List

Cookie Dough:

  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips (or chopped white chocolate)

Optional Add-Ins:

  • 1/2 tsp orange zest for a citrus twist
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans work great)

Timing

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Chill Time: 30 minutes (optional but recommended)
  • Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Cream the butter and sugars

In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).

Step 2: Add eggs and vanilla

Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 3: Combine dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and mix until just combined.

Step 4: Fold in cranberries and white chocolate

Gently fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.

Step 5: Chill (optional)

Cover the dough and refrigerate for 30 minutes for better flavor and shape.

Step 6: Scoop and bake

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.

Step 7: Cool and enjoy

Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Tips

  • Don’t overbake! The centers should look slightly underdone when you remove them.
  • Add orange zest for a holiday twist.
  • Use good-quality white chocolate for the best flavor.

Nutrition (Per Cookie – Makes ~30)

  • Calories: ~150
  • Fat: 8g
  • Carbs: 19g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Sugar: 12g

Conclusion

These White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are everything you want in a sweet treat—chewy, rich, tart, and creamy. Whether for a cookie exchange or just because, they’ll disappear fast!