A big batch of white chocolate cranberry cookies is a gorgeous addition to your holiday cookie trays! Easy to make, bursting with flavor and color, they are one of our favorite Christmas cookies.

STACK OF White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Why this recipe works

Back in September, I asked newsletter subscribers if they had a favorite Christmas cookie they would be willing to share with me and the rest of you.

I actually received a few different recipes for white chocolate cranberry cookies, but most of them used dried cranberries. Then there was this one. I tested these as well as a couple of the recipes using Craisins.

This winner from Kathi in California was among our absolute favorite cookies this year! I mean, just look at how stunning they are? I shared these with several neighbors and they received rave reviews. Definitely our new favorite white chocolate cranberry cookie!

plate of White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Ingredients you will need

labeled ingredients for White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Get all measurements, ingredients, and instructions in the printable version at the end of this post.

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How to Make White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

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Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line insulated cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
Chop frozen cranberries then place them back into the freezer until ready to stir into the dough. This is important because if they thaw before you stir them in, you will end up with pink cookies!
Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together. Scrape down sides and bottom of bowl.
Mix in the milk, orange juice, and egg.
Combine the flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a small bowl and whisk together. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture.
Stir in the white chocolate chips and the chopped cranberries.
Use a cookie scoop (or a heaping tablespoon) to drop the cookie dough balls 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes until lightly browned. Allow to cool about 1 minute on baking sheets.
Remove to wire racks to cool completely.

You might also like our Cranberry Caramel Bars

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I store these cookies?

These cookies can be kept in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days. To keep longer, store in the refrigerator for a week. These cookies can also be frozen for up to 3 months.

Can I use dried cranberries?

You can certainly use dried cranberries, but frozen cranberries truly enhance the flavor of these cookies. The tartness is offset by the sweetness of the white chocolate chips. Also, dried cranberries will not yield the beautiful red that comes through with frozen cranberries!

Sweet and tart are the perfect combination in these absolutely beautiful White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies. Frozen cranberries are a must for both wow factor and flavor!

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2020: 12 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS COOKIES

12 Christmas cookies you will love, PLUS bonus baking tips and TWO extra recipes you will not find on this blog! See ALL my cookbooks here!

Get the Christmas cookies cookbook! ONLY $9.97!!

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