With crisp edges and a soft, chewy center, these gluten free white chocolate cranberry cookies make a fun and festive holiday cookie!
A few years ago, I decided to try a cookie recipe with white chocolate chips and dried cranberries. It very quickly became one of my absolute favorites! The festive red and white makes these cookies perfect for the holidays! But, they are delicious any time of the year! Somehow…they just taste like Christmas in cookie form! And, I’ve never met anyone that could resist!
This year, I combined my old Gluten Free White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies recipe with The BEST Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies and if it’s possible- the results are even better!
To Chill, or Not To Chill
I often chill cookie dough before baking. This allows the dry ingredients to absorb moisture from the wet ingredients. It will also lead to less spreading as the cookies are baking.
Ingredients in Gluten Free White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Butter
Brown Sugar
Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla
Baking Soda
Salt
Gluten Free Flour Blend
White Chocolate Chips
Dried Cranberries
How to Make Gluten Free White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
- First, make the dough. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Then, beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk. Next, beat in the baking soda, salt, and gluten free flour blend. Finally, stir or fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
- Next, cover and refrigerate the dough. This will allow the dry ingredients to absorb moisture from the wet ingredients. Plus, you can catch up on a few e-mails or start the next episode of your favorite TV show.
- Then, scoop and bake the cookies. Spoon cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets. For uniformity, use a cookie scoop or roll the dough into balls. Then, bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool for 5 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet. Then, remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy! Delicious on their own, but you can add a sweet vanilla drizzle too!
Tips & Tricks
- Use a blend of gluten free flours.
- Don’t over bake.
- Allow cookies to sit on baking sheet for a few minutes before moving them to a cooling rack.
Storage & Freezing
Store cookies in an airtight container for 4-5 days. You can also freeze for a cool treat! If wrapped well, they will last for up to 3 months in the freezer.
Can I use fresh cranberries?
Yes, you can use fresh cranberries; however, the end product will be a little different. Fresh cranberries are less sweet and more tart than dried cranberries. Also, fresh cranberries will soften and burst in the oven.
60 minutes
Gluten Free White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 stick of butter, softened
- 1/2 c. brown sugar
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1 tsp. vanilla
- 1 egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 tsp. baking soda
- 1/4 tsp. salt
- 1 1/4 c. gluten free flour blend
- 1/2 - 3/4 c. white chocolate chips
- 1/2 - 3/4 c. dried cranberries
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Then, beat in the vanilla, egg, and egg yolk. Next, beat in the baking soda, salt, and gluten free flour blend. Finally, stir or fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
- Next, cover and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Spoon cookie dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets. For uniformity, use a cookie scoop or roll the dough into balls. Then, bake for 8-10 minutes, until golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet. Then, remove and place on a wire rack to cool completely.