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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe

Irresistible White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe to Savor

Delicious White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe combining creamy white chocolate and tart cranberries, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter Melt and slightly cool.
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Packed.
  • 0.5 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • Zest of 2 Large oranges
  • 2 Large eggs Preferably at room temperature.
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Use the spoon-and-level method.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup White chocolate chunks or chips Opt for high-quality.
  • 1 cup Dried cranberries Roughly chopped.
  • 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts Optional; can substitute with pecans or almonds.

Equipment

  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • spatula
  • Whisk
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt about 1 cup of unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl, then allow to cool slightly.
  3. Combine 1 cup packed brown sugar and ½ cup granulated sugar with the melted butter, whisk until smooth.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, and the zest of 2 large oranges.
  5. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
  6. Sift in 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon baking soda, fold until just combined.
  7. Fold in 1 cup of white chocolate and 1 cup of dried cranberries, and if desired, ½ cup of chopped walnuts.
  8. Refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour for best results.
  9. Shape dough into 1.5-ounce balls and arrange on baking sheets, spaced 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 8-10 minutes, looking for golden edges and a slightly underdone center.
  11. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough enhances chewiness; use quality ingredients for best results.

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