Dried cranberries and white chocolate go into these cookies, then a cream-cheese white-chocolate frosting finishes the tops. Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them.
Before you begin: Beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
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Sweet Cranberry Bliss Cookies: 10 Irresistible Treats
- Total Time: 32 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
Bring a bakery-style delight to your home with these Sweet Cranberry Bliss Cookies. This easy dessert recipe blends soft, buttery cookies with tangy dried cranberries and rich white chocolate frosting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 cup dried cranberries, coarsely chopped
- 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips (for melting)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped (for garnish)
- 1/4 cup additional melted white chocolate (for drizzle)
Instructions
- Beat softened butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in chopped dried cranberries and white chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Scoop dough into 1.5-tablespoon portions and place 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool completely on wire racks.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Melt 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth, then mix into the cream cheese frosting.
- Spread frosting over each cooled cookie.
- Top with chopped cranberries and drizzle with extra melted white chocolate. Let set before serving.
Notes
- These cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Great for gifting or treating yourself.
- Ideal for breakfast ideas or dessert trays.
- Pack with flavor and cheer.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Sweet Cranberry Bliss Cookies: 10 Irresistible Treats — Dried cranberries and white chocolate go into these cookies, then a cream-cheese white-chocolate frosting finishes the tops. Let the cookies cool completely before frosting them.
Why This Recipe Works
- Cranberries and white chocolate are gently folded into the dough.
- The soft centers and golden edges are the published baking cues.
- Cooling completely keeps the cream-cheese frosting from melting onto hot cookies.
Practical Tips
Separate the white chocolate for the dough, frosting and final drizzle before starting.
Serving and Variations
Let the decorated tops set before arranging the cookies on a platter. Allow for cooling and frosting in addition to the card's listed prep and bake times.
Storage
Keep the frosted cookies covered and refrigerated because their topping contains cream cheese.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I prepare before starting?
Separate the white chocolate for the dough, frosting and final drizzle before starting.
Where are the complete quantities and instructions?
Use the original recipe card above; its ingredient quantities and method have not been changed.
How should I serve this?
Let the decorated tops set before arranging the cookies on a platter. Allow for cooling and frosting in addition to the card's listed prep and bake times.
How should I store leftovers?
Keep the frosted cookies covered and refrigerated because their topping contains cream cheese.
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Recipe source
The original Tasty recipe card on this page remains the source for quantities, temperatures and method.
Recipe author: Jannet Lisa
