Description
Delight in these White Chocolate Cranberry Orange Cookies, a perfect blend of tangy cranberries and sweet white chocolate enhanced with fresh orange zest and juice. These soft and chewy cookies offer a wonderful holiday treat that’s easy to bake and share.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prepare for baking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which will ensure a tender cookie texture.
- Add wet flavorings: Beat in the egg, orange zest, fresh orange juice, and vanilla extract until all ingredients are fully incorporated into the batter.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overmixing which can toughen cookies.
- Fold in add-ins: Gently fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips to the dough, ensuring an even spread of these delicious mix-ins.
- Shape cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough and place them onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges begin to turn a light golden color, indicating they’re perfectly baked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
Notes
- For a stronger citrus flavor, increase the amount of orange zest.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months, making them ideal for advance holiday prep or gifts.
- Substitute half of the dried cranberries with chopped dried cherries for a colorful and flavorful variation.
