Dairy-free Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies are soft and delicious with a perfect tart and sweet combination. A simple recipe made without milk or butter.
These dairy-free cranberry white chocolate cookies combine the rich sweetness of white chocolate chips with the bright, tart flavor of dried cranberries, creating a delicious sweet-and-tart contrast without milk or butter.
And you don't need any complex equipment or specialty ingredients-just simple pantry ingredients to create soft, bakery-quality cookies right at home.
These cookies hold up nicely for several days in a closed container and freeze really well for weeks!
While they pair well with coffee, tea, or cold milk, they're also terrific for anyone avoiding dairy.
And they make perfect holiday cookies.
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What is needed to make these cranberry white chocolate cookies?
all-purpose flour
cake flour (for softer cookies)
dairy-free margarine or vegan butter
white chocolate chips (or small chunks of white chocolate), dairy-free or vegan
craisins (dried cranberries)
light brown sugar
white granulated sugar
large eggs
baking soda
baking powder
salt
vanilla extract or good imitation
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use fresh cranberries instead of dried cranberries?
Dried cranberries work best for these cookies because they add concentrated tartness and sweetness without adding extra moisture to the dough. Fresh cranberries would change the texture and moisture level of the cookies.
What kind of white chocolate can I use?
You can use white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate. If you need the cookies to be dairy-free, make sure the white chocolate you choose contains no milk ingredients.
How do I keep cranberry white chocolate cookies soft?
Avoid overbaking the cookies. They may look slightly underdone when you take them from the oven, but they will continue to set as they cool.
Can I make these cookies with other dried fruit?
Yes. You can substitute other dried fruit for the cranberries, although the tart flavor of cranberries provides a nice contrast to the sweet white chocolate.
How should I store cranberry white chocolate cookies?
Store cooled cookies in a closed or airtight container at room temperature for several days. Keeping them well covered helps maintain their soft texture.
Can I freeze cranberry white chocolate cookies?
Yes. These cookies freeze well. Allow them to cool completely, then place them in a freezer-safe container or bag. Thaw at room temperature when you're ready to serve them.
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Cranberry White Chocolate Cookies Recipe
Easy and delicious dairy-free cookies loaded with white chocolate chips and cranberries.
Ingredients
- 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup cake flour (for softer cookies)
- 1 cup softened dairy-free margarine or vegan butter
- 1 cup white chocolate chips (or small chunks of white chocolate), dairy-free or vegan
- 1 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
- ¾ cup of light brown sugar
- ½ cup white granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or good imitation
Instructions
- Cream the butter or margarine with the brown sugar and white sugar.
- Mix in the eggs and vanilla.
- Add the all-purpose flour, cake flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt and mix well.
- Add the white chocolate and the craisins and mix well so they are pretty much evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Form balls to any size you like and place on baking sheets that have been lined with parchment paper.
- Place in an oven that has been preheated to 400°F and bake for 10-14 minutes (depending on the size of the cookie) until they are just becoming a slight brown.
- Remove from the baking sheet and let cool.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
24Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 224Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 236mgCarbohydrates: 31gFiber: 1gSugar: 19gProtein: 2g
