Description
Explore the delightful flavors of Cranberry Bliss White Chocolate Cookies, a treat that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweet luxury of white chocolate. This recipe guides you through creating a batch of these wonderfully festive cookies, which are perfect for holiday gatherings, gifts, or simply a cozy night in. The easy-to-follow instructions ensure that even novice bakers can impress with these homemade delights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ⅓ cups (292 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup (170 g or 1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup (200 g) packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 egg yolk, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup (170 g) white chocolate chips
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside for later use.
- Mix Butter and Sugars: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until the color lightens, about 3 to 4 minutes. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture, beating until combined for about 20 to 30 seconds.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: With the mixer set on low, gradually add the flour mixture. Mix until just combined, taking care not to overmix the dough.
- Add Chocolate and Cranberries: Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, gently fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the cookie dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 48 hours, for the flavors to meld and dough to firm.
- Prepare for Baking: When ready to bake, preheat your oven to 350° F (175° C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Bake the Cookies: Using a medium cookie scoop, shape the chilled dough into balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown.
- Cooling: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes per batch