Ingredients
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- 1 cup butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons fresh orange zest
- 2 teaspoons vanilla or almond extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries, halved (or substitute 1 cup dried cranberries)
- 1 1/2 – 2 cups white chocolate chips or chunks
- 1/4 cup butter, softened (optional for glaze)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (optional for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice (optional for glaze)
- 2 teaspoons orange zest (optional for glaze)
Instructions
- Cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each, then incorporate orange zest and extract.
- Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then combine with wet ingredients.
- Fold in cranberries and white chocolate.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F, drop dough onto baking sheets, and bake for 11-14 minutes.
- Cool on baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prepare optional orange glaze and drizzle over cookies.
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Use room temperature butter for easier creaming.
If using dried cranberries, soak them in warm water to plump them before adding to the dough.
Avoid overmixing to maintain chewy texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 2
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 26
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 30