Soft White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies with Orange Zest
If you are looking for the perfect holiday cookie that comes together in just about 25 minutes, look no further. These soft white chocolate cranberry cookies are everything you want in a festive treat — pillowy centers, golden edges, bursts of tangy cranberry, creamy white chocolate chips, and a bright hint of orange zest woven through every single bite.
They are the kind of cookies that disappear from the plate before you even have a chance to arrange them nicely. Whether you are baking for a holiday cookie exchange, a cozy night in, or just because the craving hit, this recipe is your new go-to. Let’s get into it.
Ingredients
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup (1 and 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest (from about 1 large orange)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, halved
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
