Description
These White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies offer a delightful blend of sweet and tart flavors, combining creamy white chocolate chips with fresh, tangy cranberries. The addition of orange zest and vanilla extract enhances the overall taste, making these cookies a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature (12 Tbsp or 1.5 sticks)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or your preferred gluten-free flour blend, measured correctly)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 cups fresh cranberries (8 oz. bag), coarsely chopped, or substitute with 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer on medium-high speed to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and beat well to incorporate.
- Mix in the grated orange zest and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Form the Dough:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing just until combined and the dough comes together.
- Using a stiff spatula, fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Shape the Cookies:
- Using a small cookie scoop or your hands, form the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Note: Cookies made with dried cranberries may bake faster, approximately 11-13 minutes.
- Cool:
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Serve:
- Enjoy these delightful cookies with a glass of cold milk or your favorite beverage.
Notes
- Ensure that the butter and egg are at room temperature to achieve a smooth dough.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute the all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend, measuring correctly to maintain the desired texture.
- If fresh cranberries are unavailable, dried cranberries can be used as a substitute; however, they may result in a slightly different texture and sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg