Hey there, cookie lovers!
The holiday season is here, and I have a treat for you!
Today, I’m sharing a recipe for Christmas quick cranberry chip cookies.
They’re chewy, sweet, and have that perfect burst of tartness.
Plus, they come together in no time!
Get ready to spread some cheer with these festive cookies!
Possible Ingredient Alternatives
For the plain flour, almond flour or a gluten-free all-purpose flour blend can be used to accommodate gluten-free diets. When using almond flour, reduce the amount of butter slightly as it contains more fat. White chocolate chips can be replaced with dark chocolate chips for a less sweet option and potential antioxidant benefits. Use the same quantity. Dried cranberries can be substituted with raisins, dried cherries, or chopped dried apricots for different flavor profiles and textures. These alternatives provide similar sweetness and chewiness to the cookies. When using larger dried fruits, chop them to match the size of cranberries for even distribution in the dough.
| Preparation Time | 10-15 minutes |
| Cooking Time | 8-10 minutes |
| Total Time | 18-25 minutes |
| Level of Difficulty | Easy |
Estimated Nutrition
Estimated nutrition for the whole recipe (without optional ingredients):
- Calories: 2200-2500
- Protein: 20-25 g
- Fat: 110-120 g
- Carbohydrates: 300-350 g
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups plain flour
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
- 1 large egg, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 12 ounces white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Step 1: Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature before baking your cookies.
Step 2: Prepare the Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Once mixed, set this bowl aside as you’ll be incorporating it later into the wet mixture.
Step 3: Cream the Butter and Sugars
In a large bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which should take about 3 minutes.
Then, add the egg and vanilla, beating well until fully combined.
Step 4: Combine and Add Mix-Ins
Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture, mixing just until combined.
Be careful not to overmix.
Once combined, gently stir in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries until they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Step 5: Shape and Bake the Cookies
Drop the cookie batter by heaping tablespoons onto ungreased or parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly browned but the centers remain soft.
Step 6: Cool the Cookies
Once baked, allow the cookies to sit on the baking sheets for at least 1-2 minutes to set up slightly.
Afterward, transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before enjoying.
This process helps achieve a chewy center while maintaining a crisp edge.
