White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

These white chocolate cranberry cookies are soft and chewy. They are loaded with creamy white chocolate, tangy dried cranberries, and the fresh taste of orange zest.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Method Bake

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings cookies

Calories 169

Author Lily Ernst

Ingredients

2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
2 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter softened
½ cup (100g) brown sugar lightly packed
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp orange zest
3/4 cup (100g) dried cranberries (plus more for topping)
3/4 cup (130g) white chocolate chips (plus more for topping)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
Toss together the flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, 2 tsp cornstarch, 1 tsp baking soda, 1/4 tsp salt
Using an electric mixer or stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
¾ cup (170g) unsalted butter, ½ cup (100g) brown sugar, ½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
Mix in the egg, vanilla, and orange zest.
1 large egg, 2 tsp vanilla extract, 2 tsp orange zest
Stir in the flour mixture until just combined. Then fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
3/4 cup (100g) dried cranberries , 3/4 cup (130g) white chocolate chips
Using a medium cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded cookie dough 2" apart onto the prepared baking sheets. Add a few extra cranberries on top of each cookie dough if desired.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until the edges just start to brown. Remove from the oven and add a few extra chocolate chips if desired. Let cool on baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

Leftover cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

To freeze - Place the cookies in a freezer-friendly container or ziplock bag and store them in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw on the counter for 1-2 hours or overnight to bring them to room temperature before serving.

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