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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

These cookies are a delightful combination of white chocolate and fresh cranberries, perfect for potlucks and holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1.5 sticks or 12 Tbsp
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons grated orange zest
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • ¾ cup white chocolate chips
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries, coarsely chopped or 1 cup dried cranberries

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Add egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until the dough comes together.
  5. Gently fold in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
  6. Scoop dough into 1-inch balls and place them 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. For dried cranberries, reduce bake time to 11-13 minutes.
  8. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Do not overmix the dough, as it can lead to sad cookies. Using fresh cranberries will create a delightful burst of flavor.