Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe! The Best EASY Chewy Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans are the perfect holiday cookie!

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I am LOVING this Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe!

The BEST Christmas and Holiday Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe! Soft Baked Cranberry Chocolate Chips for your Holiday table! Try these at your next party or friend gathering!

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Plus, here are even more AMAZING Christmas Cookie Recipes!

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Why you will love this Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe!

  • PERFECT amount of Chocolate, Cranberries, and Pecans packed in every bite!
  • Use my favorite baking tip for making the BEST Soft Baked Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies!
  • Simple and Easy Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe you can whip up in MINUTES!

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Here’s what you will need for this Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe!

You’ll also need ingredients like:

  • Flour, Brown Sugar, Eggs, and Vanilla
  • Mini Chocolate Chips, Dried Cranberries, and Chopped Pecans

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Chewy Cranberry Cookies

The BEST Chewy Cranberry Cookies! Here’s my favorite baking tip for getting perfectly soft and chewy.

DON’T OVER BAKE YOUR OCOKIES! Only baked your cookies for 8-9 minutes – just until the edges have begun to slightly brown.

Take them out of the oven and let the cookies cool on the hot baking sheet for at least 10 minutes. (This allows the center to continue “cooking”, but keeps it soft and moist). 

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Easy Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

These Easy Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are definitely a MUST TRY Cookie Recipe during the Holiday Season! Made with easy ingredients I always keep on hand and whipped up in mintues!

You can even freeze the cookie dough balls for later and then pull out however many you need to bake when you’re ready! I love doing this to be prepared for when we have friends or family over!

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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans

Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pecans! I love the addition of Pecans and Cranberries in these cookies – it brings an added texture and flavor to the cookies! 

Cranberries not your favorite? You can totally switch them out for another dried fruit for type of chocolate. Let me know what your favorite combination is in the comments!

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How to make Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

First, start by lining a Baking Sheet with Parchment Paper and preheating your oven to 350 degrees. 

(Instead of parchment paper you could also use a Silpat Baking Mat.)

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Then add your softened butter to a Mixing Bowl.

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Measure in the granulated sugar and the brown sugar, then cream that together with the butter.

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Next, mix in the egg and vanilla.

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Then you are going to measure in the dry ingredients (flour, baking soda, and salt) and combine all the ingredients.

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Time for the add-ins! Mix in the cranberries, pecans, and chocolate chips. (Do this gently – don’t over mix)

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Then, using Cookie Scoop (I like a 2 tablespoon scoop), make the cookie dough balls.

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Place the cookie dough balls on the prepared Baking Sheet and bake in the oven for about 8-9 minutes,

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Once the cookies have just begun to brown on the edges, take them out of the oven. Be sure to let them cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes.

(If you want to, add a few more pecans and cranberries on the tops as soon as the cookies come out of the oven.)

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Finally, transfer the cookies to a Cooling Rack to finish cooling. then serve and ENJOY!

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Yields: 22 Cookies
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Baking time: 9 minutes
Additional time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/4 cup unbleached flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup cranberries + extra to garnish (optional)
1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips + extra to garnish (optional)
1/2 cup chopped pecans + extra to garnish (optional, about ½-¾ cup chopped pecans for garnishing)
Sea salt to garnish

Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
Add the egg and vanilla and mix well.
Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Fold in the cranberries, mini chocolate chips, and chopped pecans.
Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to create cookie dough balls.
Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2” apart.
Bake for 8-9 minutes – remove from the oven as soon as the edges start to brown.
Optional: garnish the tops of the cookies as soon as they are removed from the oven with cranberries, chocolate chips, and pecans.
Let cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes:
● Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature.
● Cookie dough can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months (scoop cookie dough balls before freezing and then bake as directed – no need to thaw the dough).
● Cranberries can be switched for another type of chocolate or dried fruit.

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Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Yield: 22 Cookies
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 9 minutes
Additional Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 29 minutes

The BEST Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe! Easy Chewy Cranberry Cookies with Chocolate Chips and Pecans! Homemade Soft Baked Cookies for the Holidays! Easy Cookie Recipe for any occasion or event!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 1/4 cup unbleached flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup cranberries + extra to garnish (optional)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet mini chocolate chips + extra to garnish (optional)
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans + extra to garnish (optional, about ½-¾ cup chopped pecans for garnishing)
  • Sea salt to garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. 
  2. In a medium sized mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. 
  3. Add the egg and vanilla and mix well. 
  4. Stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt. 
  5. Fold in the cranberries, mini chocolate chips, and chopped pecans. 
  6. Use a 2 tablespoon cookie scoop to create cookie dough balls. 
  7. Place them on the prepared baking sheet about 2” apart. 
  8. Bake for 8-9 minutes - remove from the oven as soon as the edges start to brown. 
  9. Optional: garnish the tops of the cookies as soon as they are removed from the oven with cranberries, chocolate chips, and pecans. 
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack.

Notes

  • Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days at room temperature. 
  • Cookie dough can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 3 months (scoop cookie dough balls before freezing and then bake as directed - no need to thaw the dough).
  • Cranberries can be switched for another type of chocolate or dried fruit. 

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© Julie Smithson
Cuisine: Cookies / Category: Easy Christmas Recipes and Ideas

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What is the secret to moist Cranberry Cookies?

Don’t over bake your cookies.

Bake your cookies for 8-9 minutes, then let them cool on the baking sheet for at least 10 minutes. A tried and true tip for soft and chewy cookies!

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Do I have to use dried cranberries?

No, if you don’t prefer dried dried cranberries, you can switch it out for another favorite dried fruit. Or even add in a different kind of chocolate!

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Do I need to soak dried cranberries before baking?

No, you don’t need to soak the cranberries. Dried cranberries are best for this recipe!

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