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Here’s a “Favorite” Cranberry Cookie Recipe — a chewy, soft-centered, perfectly balanced cookie with sweet white chocolate, tart dried cranberries, and a hint of orange zest. It’s the one people request again and again!
⭐ Favorite Cranberry Cookies with White Chocolate & Orange Zest
Soft. Chewy. Bright & buttery with a bakery-style bite.
✅ Ingredients (Makes ~24 cookies)
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
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½ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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2 tsp vanilla extract
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Zest of 1 orange (don’t skip — it makes these amazing)
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2½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking soda
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½ tsp salt
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1½ cups dried cranberries
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1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
🥣 Instructions
1. Preheat Oven
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Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
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Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Butter & Sugars
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In a large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes).
3. Add Wet Ingredients
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Beat in eggs, one at a time.
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Stir in vanilla extract and orange zest.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
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Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
5. Fold in Cranberries & White Chocolate
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Gently fold in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips.
6. Scoop & Bake
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Drop dough by rounded tablespoons (or use a cookie scoop) onto prepared baking sheets.
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Bake 10–12 minutes, until edges are just golden.
Centers will look soft — that’s perfect!
7. Cool
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Let cool on the sheet for 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.
🧊 Storage
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Room Temp: Airtight container for up to 1 week
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Freezer: Freeze dough balls or baked cookies for up to 2 months
🏆 Why It’s a Favorite:
✅ Perfect balance of sweet + tart
✅ Chewy texture with slightly crisp edges
✅ Orange zest adds a bright, fresh twist
✅ Kid-friendly, holiday-ready, potluck-approved
Would you like this in a printable recipe card, a one-bowl version, or a gluten-free swap guide?