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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe

Discover the delightful blend of flavors in these White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies that are perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar dark brown preferred
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract use pure for best results
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest fresh zest from two large oranges
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour spoon-and-level method
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda fresh
  • 2 cups white chocolate chunks/chips high-quality varieties
  • 1 cup dried cranberries roughly chopped
  • 1 cup walnuts optional, can substitute or leave out

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • microwave
  • spatula
  • wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter until almost fully melted, about 30 seconds, and stir until fully melted.
  3. Whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. Mix in the vanilla extract, salt, and fresh orange zest until combined.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until smooth.
  6. Gradually stir in the all-purpose flour and baking soda until just combined.
  7. Fold in the white chocolate chunks, dried cranberries, and walnuts.
  8. Refrigerate the dough for at least 1 hour.
  9. Scoop portions of dough (about 1.5 ounces each) and roll into balls, placing them on the baking sheets.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden brown, and centers are slightly underdone.
  11. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cookies are freezer-friendly and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week at room temperature.

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