Orange Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies

Although I am a deeply devoted lover of chocolate, I find these cookies to be a refreshing break from the pile of chocolate goodies that I indulge in this time of year. They have a light citrus tone, and the white chocolate chips and cranberries are a perfect combo. Yum-mie! Aside from that, cranberry-anything screams holiday for me. If you need a change from the chocolate and mint desserts that are so common during this season, or you just want a delicious cookie, add these to your dessert lineup!!

Orange Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies

Adapted from Betty Crocker

Ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 tsp grated orange peel
• 2 Tbsp orange juice
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 2 cups dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup white chocolate chips

Preparation

1. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Line cookie sheet with foil or parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, beat sugars, butter, orange peel, orange juice, and egg. Slowly mix in flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Stir in cranberries and white chocolate chips.
3. Using a medium cookie scoop, drop onto cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.
4. Bake 7-9 minutes, until just set. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.