Description
Delightful white chocolate chip cranberry cookies bring winter’s warmth to sweet indulgence. Tart cranberries and creamy white chocolate create a perfect balance you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Cookies Essentials:
- 3/4 cup (170g) unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup (150g) brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-In Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup (135g) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (140g) dried cranberries
- Extra white chocolate chips (for garnish)
- Extra dried cranberries (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a smooth, uniform mixture by blending softened butter with brown and granulated sugars using an electric mixer until creamy and well-incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Introduce egg and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar blend, beating thoroughly and scraping bowl sides to ensure complete integration.
- Separately whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt to create a dry ingredient base.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into wet mixture, mixing on low speed until a cohesive, thick dough forms.
- Gently fold white chocolate chips and dried cranberries throughout the dough, ensuring even distribution.
- Wrap dough tightly in plastic and refrigerate for 1-3 hours, allowing flavors to meld and preventing excessive spreading during baking.
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper for optimal cookie release and even heating.
- Portion dough into 1.5-tablespoon balls, rolling between palms to create uniform shapes. Place cookies 3 inches apart on prepared sheets.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until edges turn golden brown, maintaining soft centers for ideal chewy texture.
- Remove from oven and gently tap baking sheets on counter to encourage slight spreading and create attractive surface crinkles.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack for complete cooling.
Notes
- Chilling the dough is crucial for preventing cookie spread and creating a thick, soft texture with concentrated flavors.
- Use room temperature butter and egg to ensure smooth, even mixing and better cookie consistency.
- For gluten-free options, swap all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the cookie’s soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg