Best 7 Cranberry Vanilla Chip Cookies Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our Cranberry Vanilla Chip Cookies, a culinary masterpiece that blends the tangy burst of cranberries with the sweet embrace of vanilla chips. These cookies are not just a treat for your taste buds but also a feast for your eyes, boasting a vibrant red hue that will brighten up any gathering. Our collection of recipes offers a variety of options to suit your dietary preferences, including gluten-free, vegan, and classic versions.

For those with a sweet tooth and a gluten-free lifestyle, our Gluten-Free Cranberry Vanilla Chip Cookies are the perfect choice. Made with a blend of gluten-free flours, these cookies are just as delectable as their traditional counterparts.

If you're looking for a plant-based indulgence, our Vegan Cranberry Vanilla Chip Cookies are a delightful option. With a combination of vegan butter and plant-based milk, these cookies deliver the same rich flavor and chewy texture without compromising on taste or ethics.

And for those who love the classic combination of cranberries and vanilla, our Classic Cranberry Vanilla Chip Cookies are a must-try. With a simple yet effective recipe, these cookies are a timeless treat that will satisfy your craving for something sweet and comforting.

No matter your dietary preferences, our collection of Cranberry Vanilla Chip Cookies has something for everyone. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Let's cook with our recipes!

WINNING CRANBERRY CHIP COOKIES



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Chock-full of cranberries, chocolate chips and nuts, these cookies are fun to eat. They offer a change of pace from traditional Christmas cookies...but don't wait until December to make them. My family requests them all year-round.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup English toffee bits or almond brickle chips, optional

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips, cranberries, pecans and toffee bits if desired (dough will be stiff)., Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten slightly. Bake at 350° for 11-14 minutes or until set and edges are lightly browned. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 39mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

QUICK CRANBERRY CHIP COOKIES



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I received these delightful cookies for Christmas a few years ago. I was watching my diet, but I couldn't stay away from them! The tart cranberries blend beautifully with the sweet chocolate and vanilla chips. -Jo Ann McCarthy, Canton, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 cup white baking chips
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the chips, cranberries and pecans. , Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on pans 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 48mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CRANBERRY VANILLA CHIP COOKIES



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Every time I share these cookies, I'm asked for the recipe. I'm happy to oblige.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 25m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring or vanilla extract
3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/3 cup vanilla or white chips

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and butter flavoring; mix well. Combine the flour, oats, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture; mix well. Stir in cranberries and chips., Roll a rounded tablespoonful of dough into a ball. Place 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. , Bake at 350° for 9-11 minutes or until cookies are set and edges begin to brown. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 27g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

WHITE CHOCOLATE AND CRANBERRY COOKIES



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I make a basic chocolate chip cookie dough, but use white chocolate chips, dried cranberries, and brandy (instead of vanilla). Great for Christmas time!

Provided by Diane Abed

Categories     Desserts     Specialty Dessert Recipes     Liqueur Dessert Recipes     Brandy

Time 50m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup packed brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
1 egg
1 tablespoon brandy
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup white chocolate chips
1 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and brandy. Combine the flour and baking soda; stir into the sugar mixture. Mix in the white chocolate chips and cranberries. Drop by heaping spoonfuls onto prepared cookie sheets.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Cholesterol 19.1 mg, Fat 6.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 63.8 mg, Sugar 15.1 g

LINDA'S CRANBERRY COOKIES



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Cranberries and white chips put a new spin on Chocolate Chip Cookies. These cookies are soft on the inside, with a little crunch around the edges. Perfect for the holidays.

Provided by Tori

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Cranberry

Time 1h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup butter
¼ cup white sugar
¾ cup brown sugar
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1 (6 ounce) package white chocolate chips
½ (6 ounce) package dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets. Combine flour and baking soda in a bowl.
  • Beat the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and instant pudding with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat the first egg into the butter until completely blended, then beat in the vanilla with the last egg. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the white chocolate chips and cranberries; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Drop spoonfuls of the dough 2 inches apart onto prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges of the cookies become golden brown, 9 to 12 minutes. Cool in the baking sheet for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 138.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.5 g, Cholesterol 24.9 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 1.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.3 g, Sodium 120.4 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

BEST EVER CRANBERRY CHIP COOKIES



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The combination of sweet, tart, and the crunch from pecans...yummy. When I first saw these I thought, what a good fall recipe. Now I realize any day is a good day for these! I always double these. They usually go very fast but if not I refrigerate the dough for later use (up to 1 week)

Provided by startnover

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 18m

Yield 3 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 cup margarine (use stick margarine not tubs)
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 cup vanilla chip
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Cream margarine, shortening and sugars.
  • Then add eggs, then vanilla.
  • Next dry ingredients and then chips, nuts and cranberries.
  • Use medium cookies scoop and place on greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Do not over bake, cookies should be moist and chewy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2206.5, Fat 129.8, SaturatedFat 38.2, Cholesterol 148.9, Sodium 1289.6, Carbohydrate 253.6, Fiber 10.8, Sugar 170.3, Protein 23.4

CRANBERRY VANILLA CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES



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These cookies are nice and hearty! They are great for Thanksgiving and Christmas when cranberries are popular. But I also make them anytime. The dough gets VERY stiff....you may need to work it with your hands.

Provided by Parsley

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 24m

Yield 3 1/2 dozen, 42 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 3/4 cups flour
2 cups instant oats
2 cups light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons baking soda
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/3 cup vanilla chip
1/3 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350.
  • In a large bowl, beat together brown sugar and butter. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Gradually add oats. Combine flour and baking soda and gradually mix into batter-- At this point, the dough may be so thick, you'll have to work it with your hands. Mix in vanilla chips and dried cranberries.
  • Drop by tbsp 2 inches apart on to ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 for 12-14 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.9, Fat 7.6, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 27.7, Sodium 115.6, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 11, Protein 1.9

Tips:

  • Use fresh or frozen cranberries for the best flavor. If using frozen cranberries, thaw them before using.
  • Be sure to drain the cranberries well before adding them to the cookie dough. This will help prevent the cookies from becoming too soft.
  • For a chewier cookie, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set around the edges. Overbaking will make them dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely on a wire rack before storing them in an airtight container.

Conclusion:

These cranberry vanilla chip cookies are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their chewy texture, sweet and tart flavor, and colorful appearance, these cookies are sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.

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