Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Soft-Baked White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies, where chewy goodness meets a perfect blend of sweet and tart flavors. These cookies feature creamy white chocolate morsels paired with tangy dried cranberries, creating an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting a festive gathering or enjoying a cozy evening at home, these cookies are sure to please everyone. With their soft-baked texture and hint of vanilla, each bite is a sweet escape that will keep you coming back for more. Easy to make and fun to share, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3/4 cup (12 Tbsp; 170g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup (150g) packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups (250g) all-purpose flour, spooned & leveled
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (135g) white chocolate chips, plus a few extra for garnish
- 1 cup (140g) dried cranberries, plus a few extra for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix well.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Chill the dough for at least 1 hour before scooping into balls on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 11-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (35g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg