This is the perfect time of year to celebrate the classic flavor combination of cranberry and orange. These Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Chip Cookies are chocked full of both and the flavor is incredible! The addition of creamy white chocolate chips takes them over-the-top. Bake a batch during the holidays for gift giving or festive snacking, either way they’re sure to put a smile on the faces of the special people in your life.
I made my first batch of homemade cookies when I was 10 years old. It was a simple peanut butter cookie and made completely from scratch. So, you might say my love affair with baking came early in life. I know what you’re thinking, I must have been supervised by a Parent at that age but, I wasn’t. My Mom and Granma’s taught me at a young age how to cook and bake and I was completely at home creaming butter and sugar together to the perfect consistency. I also had no fear of working with a preheated oven. Baking was, and still is my happy place.
Cookies in every flavor imaginable continue to rotate through my kitchen and my sons are the happy recipients of them all. At this point, they’re content with being my official taste testers but, are keen to learn how to bake cookies, too. I suppose time will tell. These cookies combine the classic flavors of chewy dried cranberries with the bright flavor of fresh orange juice and orange zest all made into cookie perfection with the addition of white chocolate chips. They’re a winner every single time.
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Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter softened (2 sticks)
- 1½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp orange juice
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp plus1 tsp freshly grated orange zest
- 2⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 5 oz package dried cranberries
Instructions
- n the bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, sugar, orange juice, and vanilla. Cream for 2 minutes until fluffy and pale yellow in color.
- Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition. Beat in the orange zest.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. With the mixer on low speed gradually add the dry ingredients. Stop and scrape the bowl as needed. Beat until the dry ingredients are fully moistened.
- Mix-in the white chocolate chips and cranberries by hand. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- To bake, preheat the oven to 375°F. Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment or a silpat.
- Divide the dough using a 2 oz ice cream scoop, leaving 3-inches apart to allow for spreading. (A regular size ice cream scoop is 4 oz)
- Bake for 14-16 minutes or until lightly golden. Cool on the pan for 5 minutes then remove to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Store tightly sealed at room temperature.
Marja says
December 4, 2016 at 1:35 pmIt sounds sooooo jummy. I have to bake them cos i’m addicted to white chocolade ànd orange zest. I put it in everything i can. Thank you so much for the recipe, i really love it.
I don’t leave a comment often to be honest but now i thought i’d have to, cos this is just designed for me. So…Thanks again Melissa.
Who knows till next time, if not i’ll wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderfull New Year.
Till next time, Marja ( from the Netherlands, Europe. ). ????????????????????????????
Melissa says
December 4, 2016 at 2:18 pmI love hearing from you so, thank you for saying something today! I share your love of this flavor combo I hope you enjoy them as much as I do. Visit anytime to chat. ☺
Deborah says
October 17, 2017 at 12:24 pmI love these cookies❣️I like to substitute almond extract for the vanilla extract, it’s fantastic! Maybe even add some slivered almonds as well. Thanks for sharing this delish cookie recipe.
Melissa says
October 17, 2017 at 1:00 pmNuts would be a terrific addition, I’m glad you’re enjoying these, thanks!
paula says
January 1, 2018 at 12:17 amI made these a couple weeks before Christmas and they are the best! I shared with everyone at our family Christmas dinner and they were a big hit. I’m making them again tomorrow – just for me!
Melissa says
January 1, 2018 at 9:03 amI’m delighted you loved these as much as I do. Thanks so much for letting me know, and kudos to baking a batch for yourself!
Nicole Johnson says
September 25, 2018 at 2:44 pmHow important is the orange zest?
Melissa says
September 25, 2018 at 2:50 pmVery important for the flavor.
BrookeB Witham says
October 25, 2018 at 5:54 amis it okay to freeze the base of the cookie dough? Meaning leaving out the Cranberries walnuts and chocolate chips before freezing. I’d like to freeze a recipe for 6 weeks. Is that okay to do do you think?
Melissa says
October 25, 2018 at 8:04 amYou can freeze this dough, sure. There’s no need to omit any of those ingredients prior to freezing.