If you’ve got a cookie exchange coming up, or really just any holiday get-together on your horizon, these Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect treat! Full of sweet cranberries and white chocolate, they’re sure to become a new holiday favorite!
Ok, so we are officially ten days away from Christmas! Can you believe it?! This holiday season has been going by so fast, and I’m trying to soak up every special moment. That can be hard to do when you feel rushed and busy, but making holiday memories with the kiddos is important to me, and I’m really trying to fit it all in. Baking up mountains of Christmas cookies is a big part of that, and that’s where these babies step in!
I first shared this recipe over on Kenarry a couple of weeks ago as part of a recipe exchange that Carrie and I do once a month. You might remember Carrie coming by with her recipe for Peppermint Mocha Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and if you haven’t had a chance to check them out, make sure you do!
A couple of years ago, I went to my very first cookie exchange. It was put on by my “coffee group,” which is a traditional term for a group military spouses who get together to hang out and, well, now that I think about it….drink more WINE than coffee. But that’s another story… 😉
Looking back, I don’t know why I had never been to a cookie exchange before then! Have you ever attended one? Basically it’s where each person attending brings a different batch of cookies to share. Then, you get to walk around and take one or two from everyone else so that when you leave, you have a whole assortment of yummy Christmas cookies to take home! It was such a fun way to try out some new holiday treats, and it definitely puts you in the Christmas spirit!
If you’ve got a cookie exchange coming up, or really just any holiday get-together on your horizon, these Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect treat. They are so yummy and festive, plus they make me think of one of those extra special Cranberry Bliss Bars from Starbucks. 🙂
So what’s your favorite Christmas cookie? Do you have an old-standby that you make every year? Share your ideas with me! I would love to hear them.
Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups all purpose flour
- 1½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugars over medium speed until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
- Combine flour and baking soda in a small separate bowl, sifting well. Gradually add to creamed mixture over low speed. Carefully stir in cranberries and white chocolate chips (by hand).
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto cookie sheets that have been lined with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Bake in preheated oven for 8-12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on pan for a few minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
Jemma says
Such a classic combination. They really look yummy.
Marie – Not Enough Cinnamon says
These cookies make me want to fast forward to the holidays! They look perfect and delish!
Marie says
These cookies look fabulous! I love the combo of white chocolate and cranberries. Perfect for the holidays coming up!
Jillian says
I love this cookie and could eat it all season long!
Sharon says
This is my kind of cookie! I love the cranberries and white chocolate mixture, perfect for the upcoming holidays.
Lou Lou Girls says
This looks so good that my mouth is watering! Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to stop by our party. We love partying with you! I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Laura O |Petite Allergy Treats says
I would love to grab ALL of these are a cookie exchange with you, they look delicious!
Ashlyn says
Thanks lady! And I wish we could have a cookie exchange together! That would be so much fun. 🙂
Connie | URBAN BAKES says
These cookies are wonderful. Such a classic around this time of year yet I haven’t made them yet. Thanks for reminding me 🙂
Ashlyn says
Thank you so much, Connie! And the classics are usually my favorites. 🙂
Michele @ Our rosey life says
Your cookies look divine! We have our annual family Christmas cookie baking this weekend and I want to make these.
Ashlyn says
These would be great for that, Michele! Thank you!
Andi @ The Weary Chef says
These are such pretty cookies. You did a great job with the photos, Ashlyn! I love the cranberry and white chocolate combo.
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Andi! 🙂
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
I love everything about these cookies! The cranberry and white chocolate is the perfect combination! And so glad you were able to go to your first cookie exchange….they are a great sugar high 😉
Ashlyn says
Thanks Meg! And yes, they totally are! It was such a fun experience. 🙂
Kristine @ Kristine's Kitchen says
It’s been years since I attended a cookie exchange! They are so much fun! Cranberry white chocolate cookies are one of my absolute favorites. These look just perfect!
Ashlyn says
I know, Kristine! I’ve been thinking about hosting one, though it’s probably a bit late now, haha. I think I will host one next year though because they are so fun and pretty easy to put together since everyone else brings all the goodies! 🙂 And thank you for your sweet comment!
Melanie | Melanie Makes says
These look delicious and are such a classic holiday combination – can’t wait to give them a try!
Ashlyn says
Thank you, Melanie! 🙂
Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says
I am attending a cookie exchange this weekend! So I will be baking up lots of cookies this week! These look so good!
Ashlyn says
Have a great time, Nancy! Cookie exchanges are so fun!
Sheena @ Hot Eats and Cool Reads says
I love that these cookies have cranberries in them! So perfect for the holidays!
Ashlyn says
Thanks Sheena! I’m all about those cranberries. 🙂