Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful twist on classic cookies that will have your taste buds dancing! Our White Chocolate Almond Cranberry Cookies are the perfect blend of creamy white chocolate, tart cranberries, and crunchy almonds, making each bite a heavenly experience. Whether you're baking for a special occasion or simply treating yourself, these cookies are sure to impress family and friends alike. Ready to elevate your cookie game? Let’s dive into this scrumptious recipe that takes just 25 minutes from start to finish!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 24 cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and chopped almonds using a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- Room Temperature Butter: Make sure your butter is softened to room temperature for the best texture. This helps create a light and fluffy cookie dough.
- Don’t Overmix: When combining the dry ingredients with the wet, mix just until incorporated. Overmixing can lead to tough cookies.
- Chill the Dough: If you have time, chill the cookie dough for about 30 minutes before baking. This helps the cookies maintain their shape and enhances the flavors.
- Uniform Size: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to ensure that all your cookies are the same size for even baking.
- Watch the Bake Time: Keep an eye on the cookies as they bake. They should be lightly golden around the edges but still soft in the center when you take them out.
- Storage: For maximum freshness, store your cookies in an airtight container. They can last up to 5 days at room temperature, but we doubt they’ll last that long!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: kcal
Carbohydrates: g
Protein: g
Fat: g
Saturated Fat: g
Cholesterol: mg
