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Delightful Cranberry Cookies for Any Occasion

Cranberry Cookies made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tsp grated orange zest
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cups white chocolate chips
  • 2 cups fresh cranberries coarsely chopped

Instructions

  • Prep: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for 2-3 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Add Egg, Zest, and Vanilla: Mix in the egg, orange zest, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
  • Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt before gradually adding to the creamed mixture.
  • Add Cranberries and Chocolate: Gently fold in the chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips using a spatula until just incorporated.
  • Shape the Dough: Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake: Place the baking sheets in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown at the edges.
  • Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.