Cranberry Orange White Chocolate Cookies with Orange Glaze
Cranberry Orange Cookies with White Chocolate taste like Christmas on a plate. Fresh orange zest, tart cranberry bursts, and melty white chocolate pockets come together in a soft, chewy cookie topped with a bight orange glaze. They’re festive, cozy, and perfect for gift giving.
Servings: 20 Cookies
Calories: 188kcal
Equipment
- baking sheet with parchment
- mixing bowls
- cookie scoop optional
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 2 sticks unsalted butter softened
- 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon fresh orange zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- 1 cup fresh cranberries chopped
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Orange Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl beat the butter and 1 ¼ cups sugar until light and fluffy. About 2-3 minutes.
- Add egg, egg yolk, vanilla, orange zest, and orange juice. Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Pour in the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Fold in the cranberries and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop the dough into 2-3 tablespoon portions and place on the baking sheet 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges have started to brown slightly. They should still look a little soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
- For the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar, orange juice, and orange zest until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store, Freeze, and Make Ahead
- Store at room temp for about 3-4 days
- Freeze dough balls for up to 2 months
- Make ahead cookie dough 24 hours in advance
- Do not overbake. The edges should be slightly brown and the center should be soft and pale.
- Use a cookie scoop to help them cook evenly
- If cranberries are juicy, pat dry before adding to batter
- Wait until the cookies are fully cooled before adding glaze
- Dried cranberries can be used
- Chopped white chocolate bars are a great alternative to white chocolate chips
Nutrition
Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.005g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 143mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 38IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 47mg | Iron: 1mg