Description
Soft and slightly chewy cranberry cookies filled with sweet and tart dried cranberries and optional white chocolate chips. These easy-to-make cookies are perfect for holidays, afternoon snacks, or sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined, which helps create texture in the cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, which adds moisture and flavor to the dough.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening agents and seasoning throughout the dough.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing gently to form a smooth dough without overworking it to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the dried cranberries and white chocolate chips (if using) to evenly distribute the bursts of flavor throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of the dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the cookie edges begin to turn lightly golden, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on a wire rack completely before serving to ensure they firm up and maintain their shape.
Notes
- Add chopped nuts such as walnuts or pecans for extra texture and a nutty flavor.
- Chill the dough for 20 minutes before baking to achieve thicker, chewier cookies.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
