Description
Delightful White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Cookies combining the sweetness of white chocolate and tart cranberries with a burst of fresh orange zest. Perfectly chewy with a hint of citrus, these cookies are ideal for holiday celebrations or any time you crave a fruity, chocolatey treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, ensuring an airy texture for the cookies.
- Add Eggs and Flavors: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Stir in orange zest and vanilla extract to infuse a citrusy aroma and depth of flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute leavening and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Add-ins: Carefully fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips for bursts of tartness and sweetness throughout the cookies.
- Scoop Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden, indicating perfect doneness without overbaking.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
Notes
- For extra orange flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon orange extract to the dough.
- These cookies freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
- Slightly underbake for softer centers if preferred.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
