White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
These white chocolate chip cranberry cookies make an excellent treat during the holidays. Tart dried cranberries in combination with the sweet white chocolate chips keep these cookies soft and chewy. A simple, easy and effortless recipe gets cookies on the table in less than 30 minutes.
If you haven’t tried the combination of white chocolate chips with cranberries then you are missing out on something good. In general, cranberries are a treat on their own. They taste absolutely amazing. I make some delicious cranberry shortbread squares which are very popular with everyone.
There is something about cranberries that is always a great addition in fall. I love adding them to my breakfast granola as well as to my salads. Did you know that the cranberry is considered among some of the worlds’ healthiest foods? They are very high in antioxidants, even more than blackberries, raspberries or strawberries.
I also love cooking with cranberries. Both turkey and chicken go well with cranberry. Have you tried my Slow cooker Apricot Cranberry Chicken? So delish!! It’s now become a family favorite.
About these white chocolate cranberry cookies
This white chocolate chips and cranberries cookies recipe is as simple as they come. NO fuss and NO waste of time. It takes five minutes to prepare the dough, another 10 minutes to bake the cookies, and voila, you have fresh homemade cookies for tea. It can’t get easier than that. Can it?
Can you imagine stacking these in a cookie jar? Simply tie a ribbon and you have the most delicious cookies to give as a gift for the holidays or any celebration.
Let’s talk ingredients and Substitutes (Save/Pin)
- Cornstarch – Also known as cornflour, adds a nice crisp to the cookies.
- White chocolate chip – I like the combination of white chocolate chips with cranberries. Especially because cranberries are tart, so the sweet white chocolate adds a nice depth of flavor. And yet, dark chocolate chips work just as well.
- Sugar – The brown sugar keeps them soft but the white sugar makes them crisp giving this cookie a perfect texture.
- Spices – I like adding pumpkin spice or gingerbread spice. And yet, simple cinnamon or nutmeg does an amazing job as well.
- Vanilla – Always add the best pure vanilla you can find, makes a huge difference. Rose essence is another great flavor for these cookies.
Useful Tips and Tools
- I prefer to weigh my ingredients with a kitchen scale for the correct measurements. When appropriate, I also use my measuring cups and spoons. Read – how to measure ingredients correctly when baking.
- I’m not a slave to mixers. And yet, when you need some good creaming, I highly recommend you use the Kenwood or Kitchen Aid mixers.
- A good baking tray is always important. So, try using a light-colored baking tray. Another option is to line the baking tray with parchment paper.
- If you aren’t going to fill or decorate cookies, a regular rolling pin will work just fine. I like to use my cookie rolling-pin that has the side spacers that will also help you with rolling. So all your cookies are leveled and bake evenly.
- Also, it is really important to cool cookies completely on all sides. So, after 10 mins take them off the baking tray to prevent them from cooking further. Place them on a cooling rack so air circulates on all sides. This prevents steam from going back into the cookie, thus, keeping them crispy not soggy.
- Most cookies usually bake between 10 to 12 minutes. Since cookies bake quickly they can also get over-baked. This is due to our tendency to get distracted at the last minute. Hence, my solution is a kitchen timer that is always set to 10 minutes. I turn it on as soon as I place the cookies in the oven. This has saved me many cookies since my kids always keep me busy.
How to Make White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
- Preheat the oven at 180 C / 356 F.
- Mix cornstarch, baking powder, salt and spices with the flour and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and egg yolk as well as the vanilla.
- Slowly incorporate the flour mixture without over mixing.
- Add the chocolate chips and cranberries.
- Scoop cookies onto a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake for 12 to 14 mins or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Enjoy!
Frequently asked questions
These cranberry cookies will keep in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks. You can freeze the dough for up to a month or freeze the cookies for up to three months.
These cookies do not spread too much.
Too much butter or sugar in the recipe can lead to cookies spreading.
Too much baking powder or baking soda can also make cookies spread too much.
Place cookies on a cold, not hot baking pan.
And make sure the oven is at the right temperature.
Absolutely. You can use about 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts to these cookies. I do have cranberry pistachio cookies that are very popular if you’d like to check it out.
Always make sure the oven is preheated well before adding the cookies. A cold oven will result in over-spread cookies. If you live in a warm place it’s best to chill the cookies on the tray before baking this will prevent them from spreading too much.
Yes, these cranberry cookies have a good shelf life as a dough as well as cookies.
The dough, if wrapped well, can usually stay in the fridge for 5 to 6 days before baking.
And you can even place the cookies on a parchment-lined tray, wrapped well with cling wrap, for about 3 to 4 days.
In addition, the cookie dough can be frozen for a month or more if covered well. Hence, it’s a great dough to have on hand in the freezer during the busy festive season.
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Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies
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Ingredients
- 170 grams (1.36 cups) All purpose flour
- 50 grams (0.39 cups) Cornstarch
- 1 tsp (1 tsp) Baking powder
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Salt
- 1 (1 ) Eggs
- 1 (1 ) Egg yolk
- 170 grams (6 oz) Butter unsalted
- 50 grams (0.25 cups) White sugar
- 100 grams (0.45 cups) Brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) Spices cinnamon, pumpkin spice or nutmeg
- 1 cup (6.35 oz) White chocolate chips
- 1 cup (8.92 oz) Dried cranberry
- 2 tsp (2 tsp) Vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 180 C / 356 F.
- Mix cornstarch, baking powder, salt and spices with the flour and set aside.
- Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and egg yolk as well as the vanilla.
- Slowly incorporate the flour mixture without over mixing.
- Add the chocolate chips and cranberries.
- Scoop cookies on a parchment-lined baking tray.
- Bake for 12 to 14 mins or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Enjoy!
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Tawnie K Kroll
Took these to a holiday party last night and everyone loved them!! Thanks!!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Tawanie. So happy your party enjoyed these. Thanks for coming back to write this feedback
Jenn
These were such a hit last year at the holidays, I can’t wait to make them again this year! I came back to get the recipe. Off to bake!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Jenn. So happy to hear you enjoyed these last year. Thanks for coming back to write this feedback.
Erika
I love the dried cranberries in these cookies. So delicious!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you, Erika. Yes, dried cranberries are tart so they go well with the white chocolate.
Anita
These are so good, but definitely love the pistachio nuts version more. The green bits from the pistachios, the red from cranberries, and the white from chocolate chips are just perfect Christmas color. 🙂
Veena Azmanov
Absolutely. You can definitely make the pistachio cranberry cookies and add white chocolate to it too.
Kate
What perfect flavors for the holiday season! Making these tonight, thanks for sharing!!
Veena Azmanov
Thanks, Kate. Let me know how they were.
Sachetti
Made this last week and everyone loved it. Thank you
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Sachetti. So happy to hear that you have great success with this recipe. Appreciate you coming back to write this feedback. Always love to read feedback.
Blomme
I made these cookies today and they were such a delight. I love white chocolate and cranberries so definitely had to try them. The recipe was perfect just like all your other recipes, full proof. Thank you for always sharing wonderful recipes.
Veena Azmanov
Thank you so much Bloome. Happy to hear that you enjoyed this and all my other recipes. Thanks for taking the time to come leave this feedback. Appreciate it very much
parth rathod
These cookies do look delicious
thank you for sharing
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Parth -you are very welcome
Cricket Plunkett
Love the idea of adding some tart cranberries. I think Santa would be very happy if i left these out for him!
Veena Azmanov
Ah.. absolutely Cricket.. Santa would definitely be oh so happy with these.
lisa
I have a package of cranberries in my refrigerator at all times from October through December! These cookies look amazing!
Veena Azmanov
Same here. Always have cranberries on hand all year round dried or frozen. Thanks Lisa
Laura
those cookies look delicious, I love the combination of cranberries and white chocolate. I will definetly try them
Veena Azmanov
Me too Laura. Thanks
sue | theviewfromgreatisland
I think cranberry and chocolate is one of the best flavor combos, can’t wait to bake these up!
Veena Azmanov
I think so too Sue. Thanks
Tina
I don’t see much cranberry and white chocolate chip combos, I really like this. Cranberries are one of my favorite pantry items to ‘play’ with. Your recipe looks magnificent!
Veena Azmanov
Thank you Tina. I do agree we need to a few more cranberry and white chocolate recipes. They do go well together. Thanks
Tara
Ooh, such delicious cookies! I love the combination of cranberries and white chocolate. Definitely perfect for the season and as holiday gifts.
Veena Azmanov
Thanks Tara.. Definitely perfect for this season.
debi
These look so good! Festive and fun! I love cranberries in my cookies.
Veena Azmanov
Me too. Love cranberries in my cookies
Sarah Mir
These cookies sound delicious!!! I love the flavor profile here, perfect for christmas!
Veena Azmanov
Definitely perfect for the holidays
Beth
I simply adore died cranberries! These look so delicious! I bet the white chocolate pairs beautifully, as well!
Veena Azmanov
Me too – I often eat the dried as snack. They are tart so they work great with the sweet white chocolate