Imagine a delightful culinary gift that's both delicious and heartwarming - a cookie mix in a jar that transforms into mouthwatering white chocolate cranberry cookies! These aren't just ordinary cookies; they're a perfect blend of sweet, tart, and indulgent flavors that will make your taste buds dance with joy. Whether you're looking to create a thoughtful homemade gift or satisfy your own cookie craving, this recipe is about to become your new obsession.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 22 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 1 jar mix (makes about 24 cookies)
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, using an electric mixer on medium speed for about 2-3 minutes.
- Add the large egg to the butter-sugar mixture and beat until well combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and chopped nuts (if using) using a spatula, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
Tips
- Ensure your butter is truly softened but not melted - this creates the perfect cookie texture.
- Don't overmix the dough; mix just until ingredients are combined to keep cookies tender.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats for even baking and easy cookie removal.
- For a more uniform look, use a cookie scoop to create consistent-sized cookies.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to prevent breaking.
- If gifting the mix in a jar, layer ingredients carefully and use a wide-mouth mason jar for easy assembly.
- For nut-free version, simply omit the chopped nuts without changing other ingredients.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 140kcal
Carbohydrates: 18g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 7g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Cholesterol: 20mg
