Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tablespoon orange zest (freshly grated)
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your ingredients.
- Cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in cranberries, orange zest, and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto a lined baking sheet, spacing them 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Using room temperature butter helps achieve a smooth batter.
- Do not overmix the dough to keep cookies tender.
- For extra flavor, add more cranberries on top before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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