Description
These soft and festive White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are flavored with orange zest and packed with white chocolate chips and cranberries. They are easy to make and perfect for the holidays.
Ingredients
- 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 tsp grated orange zest
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (or use your favorite GF flour)
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped (or 1 cup dried cranberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and beat well. Mix in the orange zest and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips with a stiff spatula until evenly distributed.
- Shape the dough into 1-inch balls using a small cookie scoop and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown (if using dried cranberries, bake 11–13 minutes).
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Fresh cranberries create a softer cookie, while dried cranberries result in a slightly chewier texture and shorter bake time.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.
- You can substitute orange zest with lemon zest for a citrusy twist.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
