Cranberry Orange WinterGlow Crème Cookies
Soft, buttery cookies bursting with orange zest, tart cranberries, and creamy white chocolate. A cozy, festive treat that tastes like winter sunshine in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
- Total Time: ~25 minutes
- Yield: 18 cookies
- Category: Cookies
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
Zest from 1 medium orange
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
⅔ cup dried cranberries, chopped
½ cup white chocolate chips or chunks
Optional Garnishes/Variations:
Drizzle of melted white chocolate (for topping)
Sea salt sprinkle (before baking)
½ tsp almond extract (for flavor depth)
¼ cup chopped pistachios or pecans (for crunch)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and orange zest until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until a dough forms.
Fold in chopped cranberries and white chocolate chips.
Scoop dough into rounded tablespoons and place on the prepared baking sheet, 2 inches apart.
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are still soft.
Let cookies cool on the pan for 2–3 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
(Optional) Drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate for an extra festive finish.
Notes
No chilling is required, but chilling for 30 minutes will yield slightly thicker cookies.
Use dried cranberries only—fresh ones may add too much moisture.
For extra softness, store cookies with a slice of bread in the container.
These cookies freeze well: store in layers between parchment in a freezer bag for up to 2 months.
