Description
White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with festive flavor. Tangy dried cranberries and sweet white chocolate chips pair perfectly with fresh orange zest in a buttery cookie base. These are perfect for holiday baking or anytime you crave a bright, fruity treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp fresh orange zest
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cookies.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and orange zest: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and fresh orange zest to infuse bright, citrusy flavor into the dough.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure the leavening agent and seasoning are evenly distributed.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and keep cookies tender.
- Fold in white chocolate and cranberries: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for bursts of sweetness and tartness.
- Scoop dough onto baking sheets: Using rounded tablespoons, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden, signaling perfectly baked cookies.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps them set properly.
Notes
- For extra citrus flavor, add 1–2 teaspoons of orange juice to the dough.
- Cookies can be frozen after baking or as dough balls for future use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
