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Healthy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

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By: Erin12/12/19

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healthier white chocolate cranberry cookies

Get ready for your new favorite holiday cookie recipe! Healthy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies combine the comfort of chocolate with the zing of cranberries. This recipe requires less than 20 minutes!

stack of white chocolate cranberry cookies

Delicious and healthy white chocolate cranberry cookies

One of my favorite parts of the holidays involves baking! I love to create a huge selection of cookies and treats to spoil my friends and family with over the holiday season. I make everything: cookies, brownies, cakes, pies, cupcakes, fudge… if you can name it, I’ve probably made it!

I’m excited to be introducing a new treat into the lineup this winter: healthy white chocolate cranberry cookies! These cookies are absolutely phenomenal. The chocolate melts in your mouth, and the cranberries supply a nice zing of flavor.

I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients and is very easy to make. The holidays tend to be really busy, but making these cookies requires less than 20 minutes. They’re the perfect time-crunch treat!

These are made with oatmeal, but it is important to note that they are not gluten free. If you’re in need of some GF treat ideas, check out my recipes for Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies, Peppermint Brownies, and No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars!

white chocolate chips in bowl

Ingredients needed to make cranberry chocolate cookies

This ingredient list may seem extensive for simple cookies, but trust that this recipe is easy and very low maintenance. Here’s a list of everything you’ll need to bring these holiday cookies to life:

  • Quick oats
  • White whole wheat flour
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Melted butter
  • egg
  • Coconut sugar
  • Vanilla
  • Mini white chocolate chips
  • Dried cranberries

Kitchen tools needed for cranberry cookies

These cookies are quite low maintenance and only require the use of five kitchen tools. You’ll need two mixing bowls, a spatula or mixing spoon, a baking sheet, and parchment paper. That’s it!

How to prepare these holiday treats

These treats cookies are made using what will probably be the simplest recipe that you see all season!

To start, mix all of the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. In a separate bowl, mix all of the wet ingredients until well combined.

Slowly add the wet mixture to the dry, stirring as you pour.

Next, add the white chocolate chips and the cranberries, and fold until everything is well combined.

Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper, and place 3/4″ – 1″ balls of dough onto the sheet. Slightly flatten before baking.

Bake at 350F for 12-14 minutes.

stack of white chocolate cranberry cookies

How to make vegan chocolate cranberry treats

If you’d like to “veganize” this recipe, it will only require swapping one single ingredient: butter. Instead of using traditional butter, simply substitute with the vegan butter of your choice.

P.S. Be sure you’re using vegan white chocolate chips, too!

A healthier cookie recipe

To keep these cookies on the healthier side, there are a few ingredients I was sure to use, and a few I was sure to leave out.

  • Quick oats: Oats will help us form the bulk of these cookies. I love using oats because they provide a great source of protein and fiber!
  • White whole wheat flour: Rather than using all-purpose flour, I use white whole wheat in this recipe. It’s more nutrient-dense, and it tastes great!

How to store these healthy cookies

White chocolate cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. To enjoy the freshest cookies possible, be sure to consume within 3 days. If you keep them refrigerated, enjoy within 4 days.

More delicious holiday recipes

If you’re looking for some more dessert ideas perfect for the holidays, you’ll have to try these!

  • Double Chocolate Mint Paleo Cookies
  • Gluten Free Peppermint Brownies
  • Flourless Double Chocolate Cookies
  • Vegan Pumpkin Pie
stack of white chocolate cranberry cookies
★★★★★ 4.8 from 5 reviews

Healthy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

Get ready for your new favorite holiday cookie recipe! Healthy White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies combine the comfort of chocolate with the zing of cranberries. This recipe requires less than 20 minutes!

Prep: 10Cook: 15Total: 25 minutes
Yield 20–25 cookies 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1.5 cup quick oats
  • 1 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • pinch salt
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 3/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/4 tsp orange zest (optional but adds delicious flavor)
  • 1/2 cup mini white chips (whole foods)
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together oats, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a smaller bowl, cream butter, sugar, egg, vanilla, and orange zest.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until well combined.
  5. Add in cranberries and chocolate chips.
  6. Roll into balls and flatten slightly, shaping into cookies.
  7. Bake for 12-14 minutes.
  8. Let cool before eating.
Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: holiday, cookiesMethod: bakeCuisine: american
stack of white chocolate cranberry cookies

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  1. Natalie says

    Posted on 12/11 at 7:35 pm

    THESE ARE MY FAVORITE COOKIES!!! summer? A good cookie. Fall? A GREAT cookie. Winter? An awesome cookie. You cannot go wrong with these! Do not skip on the orange zest and try to undercook them just a bit for a nice soft inside and crisp outside.

    Trust me in trying these because you will not be mad with the results.

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/12 at 12:06 pm

      Hi Natalie, so happy you love them so much! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Jocelyn says

    Posted on 12/1 at 9:39 pm

    I really want to make these this weekend! Will old fashioned oats make a big difference? Have you tried this with fresh cranberries?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/5 at 3:27 pm

      Hi Jocelyn, old fashioned will work great. Regular cranberries are awfully tart, but you could try. Let me know how your cookies came out!

      Reply
  3. Donna says

    Posted on 11/7 at 1:07 pm

    What is coconut sugar? Why use it?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 11/11 at 7:19 pm

      Hi Donna, it is similar to brown sugar but has a lower glycemic index. Feel free to use brown sugar if you want to. Let me know how your cookies come out!

      Reply
  4. Kaitlin says

    Posted on 12/15 at 7:02 am

    I made these and oh my goodness they are delicious! I used normal rolled oats instead of quick oats and also let the dough sit in the fridge for about 30 minutes before baking. Absolutely perfect!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/15 at 2:15 pm

      Hi Kaitlin, I am so happy you enjoyed them!!

      Reply
  5. Alaina says

    Posted on 12/5 at 4:08 pm

    Awesome recipe! Made these yesterday and they are quickly disappearing! Loved the hint of orange in it. Will definitely be making them again before Christmas 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/7 at 4:24 pm

      Hi Alaina, I am so glad they were well enjoyed!!

      Reply
  6. Natalie T says

    Posted on 9/23 at 1:49 pm

    These are some of my favorite cookies to make in the fall and winter! They are so easy, yet so flavorful. I love making them for friends and family:)

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 9/23 at 1:50 pm

      Hi Natalie, thanks for your kind words! I am so happy they all enjoy them!

      Reply
  7. Madeleine Hope says

    Posted on 4/6 at 10:34 pm

    Very yummy, but the cookies tend to crumble and break apart. I’ve made them twice now and every time they break apart :/

    ★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 4/9 at 6:17 pm

      Add more liquid next time! And be sure you’re using white whole wheat flour and not just whole wheat.

      Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/6 at 8:04 pm

      Hi Madeleine, I would try adding more oil or another egg next time. Let me know how it goes next time!

      Reply
  8. Erica says

    Posted on 1/19 at 2:13 pm

    This recipe is SO GOOD!!! The orange zest really elevated the cookies. Loved the combo of white chocolate and cranberries and also added walnuts! 🙂

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 8/11 at 8:54 am

      Hi Erica! I am happy you love them so much!!

      Reply
  9. Emily says

    Posted on 1/5 at 12:40 pm

    Just made these with bob’s red milk GF flour and they came out perfectly!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 1/5 at 5:35 pm

      That’s great to hear!! So glad they turned out.

      Reply
  10. Madelyn says

    Posted on 12/21 at 11:02 am

    Can I use maple syrup instead of coconut sugar? And if so, how much would I use?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/21 at 4:10 pm

      Most likely yes. I would try the same amount.

      Reply
  11. Arisha says

    Posted on 12/15 at 7:04 pm

    Hey! I saw these are described as vegan but that the recipe calls for an egg! Did you try it with a flax egg?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/18 at 8:38 pm

      They are not vegan! There is an egg in the recipe. You can try a flax egg.

      Reply
  12. Olivia says

    Posted on 12/14 at 9:53 pm

    can I substitute whole wheat flour with spelt flour?

    Reply
    • Erin says

      Posted on 12/18 at 8:39 pm

      I have not tested it but you can. Let us know.

      Reply

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