White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
These soft and chewy cookies combine creamy white chocolate with tart dried cranberries and a hint of orange zest, creating a delightful treat perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 sticks 2 sticks (8oz, 227g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled Use unsalted butter for best flavor.
- ¾ cup ¾ cup packed (5.25oz, 149g) brown sugar, light or dark Pack the brown sugar tightly in the measuring cup.
- ¾ cup ¾ cup (5.25oz, 149g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons 2 tablespoons orange zest (from 2 large oranges) Adds a refreshing citrus flavor.
- 2 large 2 large eggs (room temperature preferred) Ensure eggs are at room temperature.
- 2¼ cups 2¼ cups (10.125oz, 287g) all-purpose flour Spoon the flour into the measuring cup.
- 1 teaspoon 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 cups 2 cups (12oz, 340g) white chocolate chunks or chips
- 1 cup 1 cup (4.2oz, 120g) dried cranberries, roughly chopped
- ½ cup ½ cup (2oz, 57g) walnuts, chopped (optional) Leave out for nut-free version.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan until almost entirely liquid. Stir to use residual heat to finish melting any remaining solid pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add the vanilla extract, salt, and orange zest to the mixture and mix well.
Mix Dough
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- In a separate bowl, mix the all-purpose flour and baking soda, then gradually add to the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in white chocolate chunks, dried cranberries, and walnuts (if using).
- Refrigerate the dough for at least one hour.
Baking
- Roll the dough into 1.5-ounce balls and place them spaced apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, until the edges are golden brown and the centers are slightly underdone.
- Allow to cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
For serving, stack on a plate with a glass of milk or tea. Drizzle melted white chocolate on cooled cookies for an elegant touch. Sandwich two cookies with vanilla ice cream for a delightful treat.