Description
Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Ideal for a quick dessert, easy snack, or festive treat, this easy recipe delivers bakery-style cookies with minimal effort. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, simple dessert ideas, or crowd-pleasing food ideas, these cookies fit every occasion with their rich, buttery texture and pops of creamy white chocolate.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
5. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed.
6. Fold in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
7. Chill dough for 20–30 minutes for best results.
8. Scoop dough into balls and place on baking sheet.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool on baking sheet briefly, then transfer to wire rack.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for smoother mixing and better texture.
Chilling the dough helps prevent spreading and enhances flavor.
Slightly underbake cookies for a soft and chewy center.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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