Description
Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies balance tart brightness with creamy sweetness. Festive flavor makes them perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Flavor and Leavening Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350°F and cover two baking sheets with parchment paper. This ensures your cookies will bake evenly.
- In a large bowl, blend 1 cup softened butter with 1 cup granulated sugar and 1 cup brown sugar until the mixture becomes smooth and airy.
- Crack 2 eggs into the butter mixture, beating thoroughly after each addition. Pour in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and mix completely.
- Separately combine 3 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, ½ teaspoon baking powder, and ½ teaspoon salt in another bowl.
- Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix your dough.
- Gently fold 1 cup white chocolate chips and 1 cup dried cranberries into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly.
- Scoop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Slide the baking sheets into the 350°F oven and bake for exactly 10-12 minutes until cookie edges turn light golden brown.
- Remove sheets from oven and allow cookies to rest for 3 minutes before transferring them to a wire cooling rack.
Notes
- Let butter soften naturally at room temperature for easier creaming and smoother cookie texture.
- Avoid overmixing the dough after adding dry ingredients to keep cookies tender and prevent toughness.
- Use parchment paper for even baking and easy cookie removal without sticking.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend that contains xanthan gum.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg