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Chewy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies with Orange Zest

Chewy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies with Orange Zest
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • Zest of 1 orange

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer or whisk
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Measuring spoons
  • 1 Baking sheet
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer or whisk until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Fold in the dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and orange zest until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set.
  8. Remove the baking sheet from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Notes

Storage & Reheating:
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week. For longer storage, freeze the cookies in a zip-top bag for up to three months. Reheat in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 5-7 minutes until warmed through.
Variations:
- Substitute dark chocolate chips for white chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Add chopped walnuts or pecans for some extra crunch.
- Replace dried cranberries with dried cherries for a different fruity twist.
- Use lemon zest instead of orange zest for a citrusy alternative.