I need a weekend from my weekend. Don’t get me wrong, my weekend was fantastic. We spent the entire weekend around his family, unfortunately, school does not wait for people to catch up. So instead of telling you about my weekend, I figured photos would do slightly better. 
We had a birthday party for Mike’s 93 year old grandfather, his sister and I got our nails done, we ate, ate, and ate junk food (so I retaliated with eating half and avocado for lunch), and we were able to spend time with Mike’s adorable niece (she can keep you running!) All in all, the weekend was great. Next weekend promises to be even better (I hope!)
So, as you can imagine, there was little time for cooking. So, I baked before we left! I had a craving to make cookies and I realized there was something missing from my life: White chocolate cranberry cookies. When I worked at the bakery, I think I ate one of these cookies almost everyday. The combination of cranberries and white chocolate in a cookie is delicious. So, I used my favorite chocolate chip recipe and whipped up a batch of these. No wonder I gained 10 pounds working at the bakery!
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookie
By: erin
- Prep Time:
10 min - Cook Time:
15 min - Ready In:
25 min
- 12 tablespoons butter
- 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon almond extract vanilla can be substituted
- 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg
- 2 1/4 cups flour
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- Preheat oven to 375˚
- Beat together room temperature butter with sugars until sugar is blended and mixture is fluffy. Add vanilla, baking powder, salt, baking soda, and egg-continue to beat until everything is well incorporated. Add flour and mix until dough comes together and everything is well incorporated. Stir in white chocolate chips and cranberries.
- Scoop cookies onto a cookie tray lined with parchment paper. I used an ice cream scoop so I would have large cookies. Flatten slightly and bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly brown (centers will not be set but will continue to cook after pulled from oven. ) Any longer than this and the cookie will have tough edges. Let cool for about 5 minutes on tray and then move to cooling rack.
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A very pretty cookie that is, and what a good and easy idea for Valentines Day. I would much rather receive cookies than a box of chocolates, especially since one has to spend an arm and a leg to get a really good box!
I agree- I love chocolate but so expensive! Cookies are such a great gift! Thanks for stopping by!
I’ve done cranberry and white chocolate together in oatmeal cookies but never like this sort. cant wait to make! beautiful photos!
I may have to try this in an oatmeal cookie, that sounds good too!
mmm looks gooooooddd!!:D
*bookmarked*
I think this is an excellent combination! I have to give this a try now!! Thanks for the inspiration.
I found these on Tastespotting last night and immediately pulled out my standing mixer. Subbed half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat and used vanilla extract (though almond would be divine). Made a huge batch and brought the bag into work. Needless to say it’s 5pm and the bag’s ben empty for a while now! These were great and a good reason for me to use up the white chocolate chips that have been sitting in my pantry. Thanks for the recipe and glad I found your blog!
I am so glad everyone liked these! I thought about using whole wheat flour (I am notorious for doing that!) so I am happy to hear that worked out!