Description
These White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Cookies offer a delightful blend of tart cranberries, sweet white chocolate, and fresh citrus zest. Soft and chewy with a burst of bright orange flavor, these cookies are perfect for festive occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp fresh orange zest
- 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
Add-Ins
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Egg and Flavorings: Beat in the large egg, vanilla extract, orange zest, and fresh orange juice until fully incorporated and smooth.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed to form a soft dough. Be careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Add-Ins: Gently fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough using a spatula.
- Scoop and Arrange: Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents breaking.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once cooled, serve these flavorful white chocolate cranberry orange cookies with a glass of milk or your favorite tea for a perfect treat.
Notes
- For a more intense orange flavor, consider adding an extra teaspoon of orange zest.
- If you prefer a chewier texture, slightly underbake the cookies by a minute or two.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- To freeze, place baked cookies in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months; thaw at room temperature before serving.
- Substitute white chocolate chips with dark or milk chocolate chips if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
