By Becky Hardin
Published Nov 9, 2023
At my house, Christmas cookies are serious business. We spend a few weeks drafting recipes and narrowing them down until we come up with six or seven to put in our cookie boxes. This year, these white chocolate cranberry cookies were a clear winner! They’re soft-baked, chewy, and, most importantly, easy to make. Using a bag of cookie mix, dried cranberries, white chocolate chips, and just a few other ingredients produces moist cranberry cookies that are the perfect balance of sweet and tart. When I tested the recipe, my kids were fighting over who got the last cookie (spoiler, it was Pat). Yeah, they’re that good!
What’s in This White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe?
Delicious sugar cookies are dotted with white chocolate chips and dried cranberries for a sweet-and-tart cookie that’s sure to impress!
- Cookie Mix: Using a bag of snickerdoodle cookie mix makes this recipe super simple! Just leave out the cinnamon sugar packet, or use regular sugar cookie mix if you prefer.
- Egg: Helps bind the cookies together and makes them tender.
- Butter: Salted butter enhances the natural flavor of these cookies and makes them chewy and tender.
- Sour Cream: My secret ingredient for the softest, chewiest, moistest cookies you’ve ever tasted!
- White Chocolate Chips: Add a pop of sweetness to balance out the tartness of the cranberries.
- Dried Cranberries: Add that classic tart cranberry flavor and a chewy texture.
Variations To Try
These cranberry cookies are easy to modify with a different flavor of cookie mix, like sugar, oatmeal, or white chocolate macadamia! You could also add different dried fruits, like raisins, apricots, or cherries. I absolutely love them with cherries!
How to Store
Store white chocolate cranberry cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Enjoy at room temperature.
How to Freeze
Freeze cranberry cookies in an airtight container or Ziplock bag for up to 1 month. Let thaw overnight in the refrigerator before enjoying.
Serving Suggestions
I like to serve these sweet-and-tart cookies with some vanilla frosting on top, or turn them into cookie sandwiches. Enjoy them with a warm pumpkin spice latte or an iced chai tea latte .
Notes from the Test Kitchen
These are soft-baked cookies, so it’s important not to overbake them. I have found that they turn out best when I pull them out of the oven while they’re still pale all over, but the tops are no longer shiny.
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 17.9 ounces Snickerdoodle cookie mix 507 grams, cinnamon sugar packet removed (1 bag)
- ▢ 1 large egg 50 grams
- ▢ ½ cup salted butter 226 grams, room temperature (1 stick)
- ▢ 3 tablespoons sour cream 43 grams
- ▢ ¾ cup white chocolate chips 128 grams
- ▢ ¾ cup dried cranberries 86 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or grease lightly with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the Snickerdoodle cookie mix, large egg, softened butter, and sour cream together for 2-3 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. 17.9 ounces Snickerdoodle cookie mix, 1 large egg, ½ cup salted butter, 3 tablespoons sour cream
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries until evenly distributed. ¾ cup white chocolate chips, ¾ cup dried cranberries
- Using a 1½-inch cookie scoop, scoop out dough and form into even balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets with 1 inch between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-13 minutes or until the edges get golden brown. Do not overbake.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before removing to a cooling rack or serving warm.
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
- Hand Mixer
- Cookie Portion Scoop
Becky’s Tips
- Take care not to overmix the dough; otherwise, your cookies will turn out tough.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
How to Make White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Step by Step
Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or grease lightly with nonstick spray.
Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat 17.9 ounces (1 bag) of Snickerdoodle cookie mix, 1 large egg, ½ cup of softened unsalted butter, and 3 tablespoons of sour cream together for 2-3 minutes, or until thoroughly combined.
Add the Mix-Ins: Fold in ¾ cup of white chocolate chips and ¾ cup of dried cranberries until evenly distributed.
Scoop the Dough: Using a 1½-inch cookie scoop, scoop out the dough and form it into even balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets with 1 inch between each cookie.
Bake the Cookies: Bake for 8-13 minutes or until the edges get golden brown. Do not overbake. Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before removing to a cooling rack or serving warm.
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White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Kitchen Scale (optional)
- 2 Baking Sheet
- Hand Mixer
- Cookie Portion Scoop
Ingredients
- 17.9 ounces Snickerdoodle cookie mix 507 grams, cinnamon sugar packet removed (1 bag)
- 1 large egg 50 grams
- ½ cup salted butter 226 grams, room temperature (1 stick)
- 3 tablespoons sour cream 43 grams
- ¾ cup white chocolate chips 128 grams
- ¾ cup dried cranberries 86 grams
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F and line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper or grease lightly with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat the Snickerdoodle cookie mix, large egg, softened butter, and sour cream together for 2-3 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. 17.9 ounces Snickerdoodle cookie mix, 1 large egg, ½ cup salted butter, 3 tablespoons sour cream
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries until evenly distributed. ¾ cup white chocolate chips, ¾ cup dried cranberries
- Using a 1½-inch cookie scoop, scoop out dough and form into even balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheets with 1 inch between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-13 minutes or until the edges get golden brown. Do not overbake.
- Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before removing to a cooling rack or serving warm.
Notes
- Take care not to overmix the dough; otherwise, your cookies will turn out tough.
Nutrition
By Becky Hardin
Published Jul 12, 2017
This Essential Grocery List is an absolute life saver for my family on the busy weeks. When I started this journey to learn how to cook, I quickly realized that the first step in cooking is having staple ingredients on hand. I want to avoid having to run out to the grocery store every single time I prepare a new recipe. Having a well-stocked pantry has made my life in the kitchen so much simpler, because when it’s time to cook, I have what I need.
Essential Grocery List
It’s so helpful to have a basic grocery list to help me remember which foods to buy at the store. This food shopping list is my go-to!
It’s better to stock up on things like grains, seasonings and spices, baking essentials, oils, condiments, canned and frozen foods, etc. so I can just grab them when I need them. These things have a long shelf life , so I keep them in my kitchen for convenience.
However, I do have to go to the supermarket sometimes, and there’s a way to make that trip easy and hassle-free: I keep a grocery list! If I go in blindly, I’ll leave with things I don’t need, and nothing that actually helps me prepare a good meal.
In the list below, I’ve compiled everything I always have on my stock-up grocery list.
I’ve got you covered! I created an easy grocery list filled with all of the essentials. Plus there’s a free printable version that you can take with you to the grocery store. It has everything you need to stock your pantry, your freezer, and your refrigerator.
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What to Buy at the Grocery Store
This is the perfect grocery list filled with all the basics and essentials. It should help get you going if you’re new to cooking, or if you’re just left staring helplessly at an empty pantry and don’t know how to fill it.
When I first started cooking, things could seem overwhelming. I quickly realized that they more prepared I could be, the more confident I felt. If you already have the basics in your kitchen, then you can shop stress-free.
So print out our easy grocery list, stock up your pantry and fridge, and you’ll be cooking in no time!
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Fresh Produce
- Apples
- Bananas
- Strawberries
- Avocados
- Bell Peppers
- Carrots
- Broccoli
- Garlic
- Lemons/Limes
- Onion
- Parsley
- Cilantro
- Basil
- Potatoes
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
GRAINS
- Breadcrumbs
- Pasta
- Quinoa
- Rice
- Sandwich Bread
- Tortillas
MEAT/PROTEIN
- Chicken
- Eggs
- Ground Beef
- Sliced Turkey
- Lunch Meat
DAIRY
- Butter
- Sliced Cheese
- Shredded Cheese
- Milk
- Sour Cream
- Greek Yogurt
BAKING GOODS
- Baking powder
- Baking Soda
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Flour
- Honey
- Vanilla Extract
- Dry Yeast
- Chocolate Chips
- Cocoa Powder
- Powdered Sugar
FREEZER
- Fruit and Berries
- Frozen Veggies (Corn, Peas, Broccoli, etc)
- Juice Concentrate
- Pizza or Other Convenience Meals
- Pie Crust
- Cookie Dough
CANNED/DRIED GOODS
- Chicken stock/broth
- Salsa
- Diced Tomatoes
- Jam/Jelly
- Peanut Butter
- Pasta Sauce
- Beans (Black Beans, Chickpeas, Baked Beans, etc)
- Soups
- Tuna
- Green Chiles
- Canned Veggies
- Coffee or Tea
Get more details on the best non-perishable and pantry foods
CONDIMENTS/SPICES
- Black Pepper
- Chili Powder
- Cinnamon
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Cumin
- Garlic Powder
- Ketchup
- Mustard
- Mayo
- Nutmeg
- Paprika
- Salt (Course Sea Salt and Kosher Salt)
- Soy Sauce
- Steak Sauce
- Hot Sauce/ Buffalo Sauce
- Salad Dressings
OILS/VINEGARS
- Apple cider vinegar
- Balsamic vinegar
- Coconut Oil
- Olive Oil
- Vegetable/Canola Oil
- Red Wine Vinegar
- White Vinegar
- Cooking Wine
- White Wine Vinegar
SNACKS
- Crackers
- Nuts
- Quick Oats
- Popcorn
- Tortilla Chips
- Cereal
Click to get my Free Printable Grocery List for the perfectly stocked pantry and freezer!
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I hope this essential grocery list can help you buy what you need and make your home cooking so much easier!
Stock Your Kitchen
Find more ideas for your grocery list, stock up your kitchen, and print more cooking guides and charts to keep handy!
Non-Perishable Foods to Stock Up On
Frozen Vegetables to Stock Up On (and Recipes to Make)
Ultimate List of Cooking Herbs for Your Kitchen
Ultimate List of Cooking Spices for Your Kitchen
Cooking Oil 101: Types of Cooking Oils to Use
26 Types of Pasta and When to Use Them
What Fruits and Vegetables are in Season?
Meat Temperature Chart (Free Printable)
How to Meal Prep (Guide for Beginners)
Basic Cooking Measurements & Kitchen Conversion Chart
