Once upon a time in the land of Cranberries and Chocolate, lived a Princess who did not really care to bake 11-months of the year. But, come the time of Sleigh Bells and Christmas Lights – out came the magical cookie sheets, nuts and dried fruits – and chocolate. Lots of chocolate.
Bars of white and milk and dark chocolate are chunked, pecan halves are chipped,and dried fruits are rehydrated in brandy. And a few of these berries may have been consumed early.
These White Chocolate-Cranberry-Pecan Cookies are our absolute favorites. Here’s the recipe!
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I am so happy to be hosting The Everyday Home’s 1st Annual “Virtual” Christmas Cookie Exchange.
I invited 29 0ther Bloggers to share their favorite Christmas Cookie throughout the next five days. It’s going to be Cookiepalooza all week long.
Each year, the decorations throughout our home take on a different look and feel. But, not the cookies. We have some ole’ standbys that – if we do not make – it’s simply not Christmas. One of the cookies we make is Cranberry-Pecan-White Chocolate Chunk Cookies.
It’s such a simple cookie recipe…the standard eggs, flour, vanilla, brown sugar base…but the tartness of the cranberries combined with the sweetness of the chocolate, and that final crunch of the pecans – creates the ultimate cookie.
I will make dozens of these and give them away as gifts to family and friends. (For other Edible Christmas Food Gift ideas, click HERE.) There really isn’t anything better than a container of homemade cookies that’s been baked with love. What is your favorite cookie? How many dozens of cookies will you bake this Christmas?
- 1/2 Cup butter, softened
- 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- 1 Egg
- 1 Tablespoon Brandy or Pure Vanilla
- 1 1/2 Cups all-purpose Flour
- 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 Bar Premium White Chocolate, cut into chunks
- 1 Cup Dried Cranberries
- 1/2 Cup Chopped Pecans
- 1) Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare cookie sheets, as needed, if not non-stick.
- 2) In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and brandy or vanilla. Combine the flour and baking soda; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the white chocolate chunks, cranberries and pecans. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.
- 3) Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. For best results, take them out while they are still doughy. Allow cookies to cool for 1 minute on the cookie sheets before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- You can easily substitute the dried cranberries for chopped dates, and the pecans for almonds or walnuts.
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Please visit the following blogs to see what cookies they have “brought” to the Christmas Cookie Exchange…
Click on any picture or the link below it to see your favorite cookies!
Everyday Home | Atta Girl Says
Southern Color | Deja Vue Designs
Shabby Art Boutique | All Things Heart and Home
Town and Country Living | Worthing Court
Lilacs and Longhorns | Inspiration for Moms
Vintage News Junkie | Marty’s Musings
Domestically Speaking | My Soulful Home
A Delightsome Life | Cottage at the Crossroads
Pennywise | Major Hoff Takes a Wife
Country Design Style | House on the Way
Fresh Idea Studio | Confesions of a Plate Addict
Stone Gable | Create and Babble
So Much Better with Age | Cupcakes and Crinoline
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Christina says
Oh those look divine! You had me at rehydrating with brandy! :)- It’s funny, I’m the same way- comes December I fancy myself a cookie baker- as if suddenly culinary talent will appear but these are a must-try!
View CommentThanks so much for hosting and putting this fun tour together!
Cheers
Christina
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Paula@SweetPea says
These sound so good and your recipe is one that I’ve definitely not had before. I love finding a new addition to my Christmas cookie tray. Thanks so much for hosting. I am so excited to see the other cookies posted.
View CommentAtta Girl Amy says
You know, I think I happen to have all these ingredients in my cabinet. Might just have to make a batch. Yummy!
View CommentElizabeth @ SouthernColor says
Stopping by from the Cookie Exchange ~ your cookies sound delicious!! The combo of pecans, cranberries and white chocolate sounds so good and they look very Christmasy! Pinning to try later 🙂
View CommentJeanette says
Yum! Rehydrating dried cherries with brandy, I’m in! Thanks for this easy recipe. This is gonna be a fun tour! ~Jeanette
View CommentMarty Walden says
Terrific photo, Barb, and the cookies look yummy!
View CommentTherese @ Fresh Idea Studio says
Ooh, yummy good! White chocolate with anything and I’m all over it. They sounds like little bite of heaven Barb! Love your Bakefest! We have a 3 generations BakeOff every year the Sunday before Christmas. It’s a yummy good time too.
View CommentLooking forward to all the great new treats to try on the Cookie Exchange.
Cheers
Kathy says
These look so delicious! Some of my favorite flavors all in one cookie! Beautifully done, Barb!
View CommentThanks for putting this all together!
Kathy
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
Oh yummy Barb! I am not much of a baker, but I sure love love love to make cookies! These look fabulous! I bet the cranberries give your cookies a nice little zing!
View CommentChristy @ Our Southern Home says
Yum, yum, yum!!!! I eat cranberries in my Greek yogurt daily. I can’t wait to try these. I have a really large sweet tooth and they are calling my name! ~Christy
View CommentMaryann @ Domestically Speaking says
Yum! These look delicious and they are so pretty and festive too!
View CommentJane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says
I have some brandy in my stash and now I know what I’m going to do with it! These cookies sound utterly delicious-or would that be udderly delicious if served with milk?
View CommentJamie says
Those look delish!! I’m so glad I’m in this fun tour with you, Barb!
View CommentHugs,
Jamie @ somuchbetterwithage.com
Tanya says
Thank you for a wonderful cookie recipe Barb, these look amazing!! Pinning 🙂
xo
View CommentLeslie @ House on the Way says
Barb, these look fabulous! Thanks so much for having me in the cookie exchange! Merry Christmas!
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MrsMajorHoff (Sara) says
oh how yummy! I can’t wait to bake up a batch of these. It’s so rare to find cranberry cookie recipes! Thanks for having me in the cookie exchange, I really enjoyed it!
View CommentLeo@cottageatthecrossroads says
I just finished visiting all 30 blogs participating in your cookie exchange. Congratulations. They all look fantastic. All of you guys are so talented.
View CommentLaura @ Inspiration for Moms says
Oh yum! I love cranberry and pecans in cookies! I am making my way through the cookie exchange and everyone’s cookies look so yummy. I want to eat them all! lol.
View Commentflower duet opera says
The combo of pecans, cranberries and white chocolate sounds so good and they look very Christmasy! Pinning to try later 🙂
View CommentCabidor says
These are really delicious-looking pastries! Thanks for sharing these recipes!
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