Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Soft-Baked White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. These cookies offer a perfect balance of flavors, combining the sweet richness of white chocolate with the tartness of cranberries, all wrapped in a chewy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Ideal for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply treating yourself, this recipe guarantees to impress. With simple preparation steps and the option to make ahead by chilling the dough, these cookies are as convenient as they are delicious. Bake a batch today and savor the comforting warmth of freshly baked treats!
Ingredients
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- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 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
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using a mixer until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
- Chill cookie dough for at least one hour in the refrigerator.
- Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough per cookie onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about three inches apart.
- Bake for 11–12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned while centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for five minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- 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: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg