Cranberry, Orange and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Cranberry, Orange and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
70 min.
18
140kcal

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Indulge in the delightful combination of flavors with our Cranberry, Orange, and White Chocolate Chunk Cookies! These cookies are the perfect treat for any occasion, whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply craving a sweet snack. The tartness of fresh cranberries pairs beautifully with the zesty brightness of orange, creating a refreshing twist that will tantalize your taste buds.

As you take a bite, the creamy white chocolate chunks melt in your mouth, adding a rich sweetness that balances the tangy cranberries. Each cookie is a delightful explosion of flavor and texture, with a soft and chewy center surrounded by a lightly crisp edge. With just 140 calories per cookie, you can enjoy these treats without the guilt!

Ready in just 70 minutes, this recipe yields 18 scrumptious cookies, making it perfect for sharing with family and friends. The simple preparation process allows you to whip up a batch in no time, and the enticing aroma that fills your kitchen while they bake is simply irresistible. So, gather your ingredients and get ready to impress your loved ones with these mouthwatering cookies that are sure to become a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup butter softened
  • 0.5 cup sugar 
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
  •  orange zest grated
  •  eggs 
  • teaspoons vanilla 
  • 1.5 cups flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cup cranberries fresh whole coarsely chopped (unthawed)
  • 0.5 cup chocolate chips white

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • baking paper
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray cookie sheets with nonstick cooking spray or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, brown sugar and orange zest on medium speed of the electric mixer until well blended. (The mixture will have the consistency of wet sand.)
  2. Add the egg and vanilla and beat until smooth.
  3. In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  4. Add to the sugar mixture and stir by hand until almost combined; add the cranberries and white chocolate and stir just until blended.
  5. Drop spoonfuls of dough about 1 inch apart on a cookie sheets.
  6. Bake 12 to 14 minutes, until light golden and set around the edges but still soft in the middle.
  7. Let set on cookie sheet 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Calories140kcal
Protein4.95%
Fat28.83%
Carbs66.22%

Properties

Glycemic Index
22.34
Glycemic Load
11.93
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
2.4743478466635%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
2.58mg
Delphinidin
0.43mg
Malvidin
0.02mg
Pelargonidin
0.02mg
Peonidin
2.73mg
Catechin
0.02mg
Epigallocatechin
0.04mg
Epicatechin
0.24mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.37mg
Quercetin
0.82mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:140.12kcal
7.01%
Fat:4.52g
6.96%
Saturated Fat:2.68g
16.77%
Carbohydrates:23.38g
7.79%
Net Carbohydrates:22.82g
8.3%
Sugar:14.75g
16.39%
Cholesterol:16.92mg
5.64%
Sodium:104.87mg
4.56%
Alcohol:0.15g
100%
Alcohol %:0.49%
100%
Protein:1.75g
3.49%
Selenium:4.66µg
6.65%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.84%
Folate:20.97µg
5.24%
Manganese:0.1mg
4.87%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.76%
Iron:0.62mg
3.42%
Vitamin B3:0.68mg
3.38%
Phosphorus:29.1mg
2.91%
Calcium:26.88mg
2.69%
Fiber:0.56g
2.25%
Vitamin C:1.71mg
2.07%
Vitamin A:99.62IU
1.99%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.52%
Vitamin B5:0.14mg
1.45%
Copper:0.03mg
1.36%
Potassium:44.36mg
1.27%
Magnesium:4.36mg
1.09%
Zinc:0.15mg
1.03%