5 from 12 votes
Cranberry Pecan Cookies
Cranberry Pecan Cookies combine buttery dough with tart dried cranberries, crunchy chopped pecans, and sweet white chocolate chips. The cookies have a balanced texture from the chewy dried fruit and nuts with slightly crisp edges from baking. They are rolled into balls and baked to a lightly golden finish, making a tasty treat for snacking or sharing.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
12
servings
Calories:
437 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (2 sticks) softened
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg room temperature
- 2 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans chopped
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg and vanilla extract and combine.
- In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet. Mix just until no streaks of dry ingredients remain.
- Fold in the pecans, chocolate chips, and cranberries.
- Roll the dough into 1” balls, or use a cookie scoop, and place 2” apart on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until just set and very lightly browned at the edges.
- Allow the cookies to cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then remove them to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Notes
- This recipe yields approximately 24 cookies with nutritional info calculated per 2 cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Chill dough before baking to prevent too much spreading, especially in warm kitchens.
- Optionally, add 1/2 teaspoon orange flavoring or orange zest to the dough for a citrus twist.
Nutrition Information
Serving
2cookies
Calories
437kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Trans Fat
1g
(50%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
246mg
(10%)
Potassium
100mg
(2%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
500IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
0.1mg
(0%)
Calcium
42mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 437
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cookies | |
| Calories | 437kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 246mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 100mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 500IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.