Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookie

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5 from 41 votes
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 9 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total: 29 minutes

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This White Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is perfect any time you want a delicious cookie with cranberries that is easy and fast. Starting with a box cake mix means you already have most of the ingredients you need.

closeup of white chocolate chip cranberry cookies on a plate.

This White Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is addictive. These super easy white chocolate cranberry cookies are perfect for any time you need a sweet treat! Make a double batch if you want some to share, these never last long in our house!


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What We Love About This Recipe

If you are a white chocolate fan, then you have to try this great recipe. The sweet white chocolate chips and tangy dried cranberries are irresistible.

  • Prep: Only a few minutes of prep and then you just have to bake.
  • Basic Ingredients: All found in pantry.
  • Family Friendly: These cookies will not last long in your house, they are perfect to have for holidays or any weeknight.
  • Adaptable: Can make it low-carb, low calorie or even Keto.

Ingredient Notes for Great Cookies

  • Box Cake Mix: 1 Box of vanilla cake mix. White cake mix will also work.
  • Eggs: 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • Oil: vegetable oil
  • Dried Cranberries: dried black cherries will also work
  • Chips: The best white chocolate chips you can find or white chocolate chunks are great too
Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies on a plate.

Equipment Needed for Good Chocolate Chip Cookie

How to Make Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

These are the basic steps for making white chocolate & cranberry cookies. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.

STEP 1: BEGIN

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Then, line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Next, mix ingredients together in a large bowl until well combined. Do not overmix.

STEP 2: SCOOP

Scoop out the batter with a cookie scoop, roll into 1.5 inch dough balls, and place on the cookie sheet. Leave in the oven for 7 to 9 minutes of baking time, until cracks form on the top of the delicious cookies and will be golden brown with crisp edges and a soft center.

STEP 3: COOL

Lastly, cool on the baking tray and then transfer the baked cookies onto a wire rack.

Prep and Storage Tips for the Best Cookies

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME

The white chocolate and cranberry cookies are perfect at room temperature in an airtight container.

HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE

Air is the enemy to cookies, therefore, place the cookies in an airtight container or wrap well to keep the air away from your best white chocolate chip cookies. They will stay fresh for up to two months.

HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE

These cranberry white chocolate chip cookies can be frozen for up to three months in the freezer. Place in a freezer bag or airtight container to keep a good cookie. Cookie dough balls can also be frozen, and you can bake the perfect cookie anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions about White Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies

HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE HEALTHIER?

Gluten-free cake mixes can be great for this recipe; also they have keto cake mix or low calorie cake mixes that you can use for the chewy white chocolate chip cookies.

CAN I SUBSTITUTE DIFFERENT DRIED FRUIT?

Of course, you can use any dried fruit that you may like, such as raisins or apricots, etc.

CAN THIS RECIPE BE DOUBLED?

Indeed, double or even triple this recipe. It is the perfect treat, great for Christmas, potlucks or gift giving.

a closeup of Chocolate Chip Cranberry Cookies on a plate.

Expert Tips for Making This Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe

  • Add Sprinkles: Top your cookies with seasonal sprinkles so you can make these cookies for any holiday that you wish.
  • Tip: After the cookies come out of the oven, strategically place chips and fruit on top of the cookie to make them more pleasing.
  • Nuts: Macadamia nuts or walnuts add a satisfying crunch to white chocolate cookies.
  • Cookie form: To make the cookie perfectly round, place a cup over the cookies while still warm and swirl it around until round.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: Bake in the air fryer for five minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Dietary consideration tip: Low calorie or fat free white chocolate chips can also be great to reduce the calories for this white chocolate chip cookie recipe.
  • Time: For chewy cookies the best way is to reduce the bake time on your cookies.

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5 from 41 votes

Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookie

Yield: 24 Cookies
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 9 minutes
Cooling Time: 10 minutes
Total: 29 minutes
This White Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe is perfect any time you want a delicious cookie with cranberries that is easy and fast. Starting with a box cake mix means you already have most of the ingredients you need.
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Ingredients

  • 1 box vanilla cake mix
  • 2 eggs
  • cup oil
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ½ cup white chocolate

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • Mix ingredients together until combined. Do not overmix.
  • Roll into 1.5 inch balls.
  • Place onto a parchment lined baking tray.
  • Bake for 7-9 minutes or until there are cracks on the top of cookies.
  • Let cool on baking tray for 10 minutes.

Expert Tips

  • Add Sprinkles: Top your cookies with seasonal sprinkles so you can make these cookies for any holiday that you wish.
  • Tip: After the cookies come out of the oven, strategically place chips and fruit on top of the cookie to make them more pleasing.
  • Nuts: Macadamia nuts or walnuts add a satisfying crunch to white chocolate cookies.
  • Cookie form: To make the cookie perfectly round, place a cup over the cookies while still warm and swirl it around until round.
  • Alternate cooking method tip: Bake in the air fryer for five minutes at 350 degrees.
  • Dietary consideration tip: Low calorie or fat free white chocolate chips can also be great to reduce the calories for this white chocolate chip cookie recipe.
  • Time: For chewy cookies the best way is to reduce the bake time on your cookies.

Estimated Nutritional Information

Serving: 1g | Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 157mg | Potassium: 80mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 1mg
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Course: Cookies
Cuisine: American

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5 thoughts on “Cranberry White Chocolate Chip Cookie”

  1. 5 stars
    Such a simple and delicious recipe. These yummy cookies didn’t last long with my crew. Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  2. 5 stars
    Yum! White chocolate and cranberries go together so well. These were a hit, especially with my cranberry-loving daughter!

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