Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Soft, chewy, and bursting with sweet-tart flavor — an easy cookie recipe perfect for kids and holiday baking.

These Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies are beautifully soft inside, lightly crisp around the edges, and packed with bright dried cranberries and melty chocolate chips. They come together in minutes and are ideal for baking with kids — simple steps, no mixers required, and a guaranteed delicious result.

Whether you’re looking for a cozy holiday treat, an easy afternoon baking project, or a kid-friendly cookie recipe, these cookies always bring joy to the table.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup (113 g) unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 + 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon lemon juice or vinegar (to activate the baking soda)
1/2 cup chocolate chips (white or milk chocolate)
1 cup dried cranberries

How to Make Cranberry Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. Cream the butter and sugar

In a large bowl, mix the softened butter and sugar until creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.

2. Add the dry ingredients

Stir in the flour and baking soda (already activated with lemon juice or vinegar) until a soft dough forms.

3. Fold in the mix-ins

Gently fold in the chocolate chips and dried cranberries.

4. Shape the cookies

Roll walnut-sized portions of dough into smooth balls. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment and gently flatten each one.

5. Bake

Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C). Bake the cookies for about 15 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.

6. Cool completely

Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool fully — they will set and become perfectly soft and chewy.

Tips & Variations

• Use white chocolate chips for a sweeter, holiday-style cookie.

• Swap cranberries for raisins, chopped apricots, or dried cherries.

• Make a double batch and freeze the dough balls for quick future baking.

• For extra softness, slightly underbake the cookies and let them finish on the tray.

Why You’ll Love These Cookies

• Easy, kid-friendly steps

• Soft and chewy texture

• Sweet–tart cranberry flavor

• Perfect for holidays and cozy afternoons

• Customizable with your favorite add-ins

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