Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Soft-Baked White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies, where each bite offers a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors. These cookies are soft and chewy, featuring rich white chocolate chips mingling with tangy dried cranberries. Ideal for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home, they promise to impress family and friends alike. Easy to make, even beginner bakers will find joy in creating these delicious treats. With a make-ahead option that allows you to prepare the dough days in advance, you can enjoy fresh cookies whenever the craving strikes!
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips, plus a few extra for garnish
- 1 cup dried cranberries, plus a few extra for garnish
Instructions
- Cream softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until creamy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt; mix into wet ingredients.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and cranberries until combined.
- Chill dough for at least 1 hour (up to 3–4 days).
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
- Scoop dough onto sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes until edges are lightly browned but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg