Description

These Thick and Chewy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are soft, buttery, and packed with tart cranberries and creamy white chocolate chips. Perfect for holidays, bake sales, or cozy nights at home, these cookies stay chewy for days and are simple to make.

Ingredients

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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1 cup dried cranberries
Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or pistachios)

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Instructions

Preheat and Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Scrape down the sides to ensure even mixing.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently stir in white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and optional nuts.
Scoop and Chill: Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls. Chill for 30 minutes for thicker cookies (optional).
Bake: Place dough balls 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake 12–14 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are slightly soft.
Cool: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

For bakery-style presentation, press a few extra white chocolate chips and cranberries on top of each dough ball before baking. To keep cookies soft, store in an airtight container with a slice of bread.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 180
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 95mg
Fat: 9g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg