White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are deliciously chewy and loaded with tart cranberries and rich white chocolate. Make and share these treats during the holiday season for get-togethers, cookie swaps, and hostess gifts!

‘Tis the season for cranberry-filled recipes like Christmas Sangria, Cranberry Orange Scones, and White Chocolate Cranberry Cupcakes! You’ll also love these cookies for the holiday season — and all times of the year!

Thanks to a combination of white chocolate and cranberry, these soft and chewy cookies are sweet, rich, and subtly tart.

They’re simple but sophisticated, plus they’re perfectly festive for holiday gatherings, cookie swaps, and hostess gifts!

How To Make White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies: 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
2. In a large bowl with an electric mixer or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat butter (make sure it’s room temperature) and sugars and medium-high speed until light and fluffy, scraping down the sides as needed.
3. Mix in the egg and brandy until fully incorporated.
4. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and cornstarch. Add to the butter mixture and mix just until combined.
5. Fold in the white chocolate chips and craisins.
6. Use a medium cookie scoop to portion out the cookie dough balls 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet and bake for 8 to 10 minutes. The edges of the cookies should be lightly browned.
7. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on the pan for a couple of minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Recipe Variations:

You can make a few tweaks to this White Chocolate and Cranberry Cookies recipe to really make it your own!

Rum: You can use any type of fruit brandy in this recipe or replace it entirely with spiced rum.

Vanilla: If you don’t want to add alcohol, use 1 tsp of vanilla or almond extract instead of brandy.

Chocolate Chunks: Use white chocolate chunks in place of chips for more chocolate in each bite; if you’re in a pinch, you chop up a white chocolate bar to add to the dough.

Nuts: For some savory crunch, try adding chopped nuts like pecans.

Citrus: Add a citrusy twist with a tablespoon of orange zest for more festive flavor. 

Can You Use Fresh Cranberries In White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies?

You can use fresh instead of dried cranberries, but it’ll take a few extra steps. 

Put the cranberries in a baking dish at 250 degrees F for 15 minutes to get them soft. Next, gently chop or leave whole and add to the batter.

How To Turn White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Into Gifts:

As mentioned, these festive cookies make wonderful gifts for hosts/hostesses, your dog sitter, the kids’ teachers, your co-workers… just about everyone!  

Consider making these a tasty addition to a treat tin. Or, you can package them up in a jar. Put some cellophane or a swatch of fabric under the lid, then tie with a ribbon.

I also suggest writing the recipe on a tag and attaching it – trust me, the recipient will want it!

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