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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe for Cozy Moments

Delightful gluten-free White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies recipe perfect for cozy moments and gatherings, featuring sweet chocolate and tart cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar light or dark varieties
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • Zest of 2 large oranges Orange Zest
  • 2 large Large Eggs preferably at room temperature
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour spoon-and-level method recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chunks or Chips high-quality recommended
  • 1 cup Dried Cranberries roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup Walnuts chopped, optional

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Spatula
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Directions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Melt the unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl and allow it to cool slightly.
  3. Whisk the melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Mix in vanilla extract, salt, and orange zest until combined.
  5. Incorporate the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Sift in the all-purpose flour and baking soda, gently folding until just combined.
  7. Fold in white chocolate chunks or chips, chopped cranberries, and walnuts.
  8. Chill the dough for at least 1 hour for chewier cookies.
  9. Shape the dough into 1.5-ounce balls and space them evenly on baking sheets.
  10. Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden and centers slightly underdone.
  11. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use room temperature eggs and mix dry ingredients just until combined to avoid dense cookies.

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