White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies (Print View)

Buttery cookies with white chocolate chips and tangy cranberries. Soft, chewy, and ideal for any occasion.

# Components:

→ Dry Components

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Components

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

→ Incorporations

09 - 1 cup white chocolate chips
10 - 1 cup dried cranberries

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until creamy, approximately 2 minutes.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring thorough incorporation after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the dry components to the wet components, mixing minimally until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries using a spatula.
07 - Drop rounded tablespoon portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, maintaining a 2-inch spacing between each.
08 - Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers retain a soft consistency.
09 - Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack for complete cooling.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in under 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses simple pantry ingredients you likely already have
  • Perfect balance of chewy centers and crispy edges
  • Makes an impressive holiday gift or party contribution
02 -
  • These cookies freeze beautifully for up to 3 months
  • The dough can be made ahead and refrigerated for 3 days
  • Adding orange zest creates an amazing flavor variation
  • Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges and gifting
03 -
  • For perfect cookies every time, use a cookie scoop to ensure uniform sizing and even baking. I learned this after years of inconsistent results with spoon-dropping. The investment in a quality scoop completely transformed my cookie game.

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