Buttery White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookie Recipe
These Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookies are buttery, moist, and the best dessert or snack for any time of the year!
The Best Buttery Cookie
Indulge in the sweet delight of our Buttery White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookie Recipe. These cookies are a perfect balance of flavors, offering the richness of butter, the sweetness of white chocolate chips, and a hint of tartness from dried cranberries. Each bite is a delightful experience that brings together the classic comfort of cookies with an irresistible twist. Whether you’re baking them for a special occasion or simply to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser that will leave you craving more.
The Love of Holiday Baking
As you know, I love to bake. I find it a relaxing and soothing activity, and I love the way it makes the house smell.
When my kids bake with me it gives us a great opportunity to chat, laugh and create something together. I won’t lie, I love the results, too. Sometimes I’m not even sure what ingredients I have in the house or what I plan on making.
Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Holiday Cookies
It’s the perfect, simple cookie recipe that you can adapt with one to two cups of whatever mix-ins you have on hand. There are so many different creations you can make!
Since the holiday season is right around the corner, I decided to take an expected ingredient and do something a little different with it. This cookie recipe is made with dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. The cranberries and white chocolate chips really elevate this cookie from every day to holiday.
Holiday Baking Tips: Making Your Baking Merry and Bright
Prepare Ahead: Plan your holiday baking in advance. Make a list of the recipes you want to try and gather all the necessary ingredients to avoid last-minute stress.
Follow Recipes: Stick to trusted recipes, especially for special occasions. If you’re feeling adventurous, do a trial run before the big day.
Proper Mixing: Follow instructions for mixing and creaming ingredients. Over-mixing can lead to tough cookies and cakes.
Quality Ingredients: Invest in good-quality ingredients, especially for key items like chocolate, vanilla, and spices.
Room Temperature: Allow ingredients like butter and eggs to come to room temperature for smoother mixing.
Measuring Accurately: Use proper measuring cups and spoons for accurate ingredient amounts.
Preheat Oven: Always preheat your oven to the correct temperature before baking.
Time Management: Set timers to avoid overcooking. It’s easy to get busy during the holidays and forget about your goodies in the oven.
Cooling Racks: Invest in cooling racks to prevent your baked goods from becoming soggy.
Decorate Mindfully: Get creative with decorations, but don’t go overboard. Sometimes, simplicity is more elegant.
Storage: Store baked goods in airtight containers to maintain freshness.
Enjoy the Process: Baking is a joyful activity. Share it with loved ones, and remember that the process is as important as the final product.
Be Safe: Ensure kitchen safety, especially if you have little helpers. Keep hot pans and sharp tools out of reach.
Gift with Love: Baked goods make fantastic gifts. Present them with care and a personal touch.
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Ingredients for White Chocolate Cranberry Chip Cookies
Country Crock Butter or Margarine: A creamy, buttery spread used to make the cookies rich and delicious.
Brown Sugar: A sweet, brown-colored sugar with a caramel-like taste, which makes the cookies sweet and slightly molasses-flavored.
Granulated Sugar: A granulated sweetener that adds sweetness to the cookies.
Egg: A protein-rich ingredient that binds the cookie dough together.
Vanilla Extract: A liquid with a sweet, vanilla flavor that enhances the overall taste of the cookies.
Flour: A powdery ingredient that forms the base of the cookie dough.
Baking Powder: A leavening agent that helps the cookies rise and become soft and fluffy.
Salt: A seasoning that balances the sweetness and enhances the flavors in the cookies.
Baking Soda: Another leavening agent, baking soda contributes to the cookies’ texture and rising.
Dried Cranberries: Dehydrated cranberries that add a sweet and slightly tangy taste, as well as a chewy texture to the cookies.
White Chocolate Chips: Sweet and creamy chocolate chips that complement the tartness of the cranberries, creating a delightful flavor combination in the cookies.
Equipment for White Chocolate Cranberry Chip Cookies
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Buttery Cranberry and White Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 cup Country Crock butter
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- ¾ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. baking soda
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. Mix brown sugar, granulated sugar, Country Crock spread, egg, egg yolk and vanilla into a large bowl until well mixed. Stir in flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda until blended (dough will be soft and creamy).
- Add cranberries and white chocolate chips into the dough until every spoonful of dough has some of the delicious mix-ins.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets 3-inches apart. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool 1 minute on wire rack; remove from baking sheets and cool completely on wire rocks.
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I’ll be taking these delicious cookies to family parties, gatherings, and my own home celebrations!
The best thing about it is that you can use this same recipe with any mix-ins you like and serve them at different events with the same people. It really is the only cookie recipe you need for the holidays!
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3 Comments on “Buttery White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookie Recipe”
These cookies look delish – must make soon!
thank you
Let me know how they turn out!
Been making basically this same cookie for 10 years. All due to fact I was out of chocolate chips and grandsons wanted cookies. It’s still the most requested cookie at my house.