Homemade Cranberry Pecan Cookies: A Chewy, Festive Treat

These Homemade Cranberry Pecan Cookies are a delightful combination of tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy white chocolate chips, all baked into a soft, chewy base with crisp edges. There’s nothing quite like baking cookies from scratch, especially during the holiday season. Perfect for a holiday cookie tray, cookie exchange parties, or just a cozy night in with a cold glass of milk, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

This cookie recipe has quickly become one of our absolute favorite recipes. With their perfect balance of tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy white chocolate chips, they’re the kind of cookie that disappears as soon as they hit the plate. Whether it’s the holiday season or just an ordinary day, these cookies bring a touch of homemade magic to any occasion.

Baking them from scratch makes them extra special, and the aroma that fills the kitchen is enough to make everyone gather around, ready for a sweet treat fresh from the oven.

Homemade Cranberry Pecan Cookies for the Holidays

Make these any time of year even after the Holidays. It’s a great way to use up cranberries and pecans left over from other holiday baking. They’re sweet, chewy, nutty, tart, and fruity. What more could you want in a sweet treat?

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Homemade Cranberry Pecan Cookies: A Chewy, Festive Treat

These Homemade Cranberry Pecan Cookies are a delightful combination of tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and creamy white chocolate chips, all baked into a soft, chewy base with crisp edges. There’s nothing quite like baking cookies from scratch, especially during the holiday season. Perfect for a holiday cookie tray, cookie exchange parties, or just a cozy night in with a cold glass of milk, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Chilling30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Cookie, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: after school snack, bakery recipe, brunch recipe, Christmas recipe, holiday cookies, sweet snack
Servings: 24 cookies
Calories: 239kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Wire rack for cooling

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients:

  • 1 Cup Unsalted Butter (2 sticks) softened to room temperature
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 ½ Teaspoons Vanilla Extract

Dry Ingredients:

  • 2 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Salt

Mix-Ins:

  • 1 Cup Pecans chopped
  • 2/3 Cup White Chocolate Chips or cheesecake chips
  • 2/3 Cup Dried Cranberries
  • Optional: 1 Teaspoon finely grated orange zest

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Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl or a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, cream the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating on low speed. Mix in the vanilla extract and optional orange zest for a hint of orange flavor.
    1 Cup Unsalted Butter, 1 Cup Brown Sugar, ½ Cup Granulated Sugar, 2 Large Eggs, 1 ½ Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined.
    2 ½ Cups All-Purpose Flour, 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda, ½ Teaspoon Baking Powder, ½ Teaspoon Salt
  • Fold in the dried cranberries, pecans, and white chocolate chips by hand to ensure even distribution.
    1 Cup Pecans, 2/3 Cup White Chocolate Chips, 2/3 Cup Dried Cranberries, Optional: 1 Teaspoon finely grated orange zest
  • Wrap the cookie dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. This helps the dough hold its shape while baking.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line cookie sheets or a baking sheet with parchment paper. Use a small cookie scoop to drop dough onto the prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look just set. Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.

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Notes

Tips for the Perfect Cookie

For a softer cookie, slightly underbake and let them cool on the cookie sheet for a few minutes.
Freeze the dough in plastic wrap for up to 3 months for freshly baked cookies anytime.
For extra indulgence, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 263IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg
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Why These Cookies Stand Out

These cookies are a true sweet treat with the best flavor combination.

If you want an easy version? Try these Easy Cranberry Pecan Cookies Recipe. The recipe uses just 5 ingredients and starts with a refrigerated rube of cookie dough.

Baked Cranberry Pecan Cookies Cooling

Save some time by making the dough ahead of time. Since this dough is best chilled for atleast 30 minutes, you can pre-make this dough up to three days in advance.

Just mix dough and place in an airtight container and refrigerate. When you are ready to bake, continue with the recipe. Just scoop the dough using a cookie scoop or a tablespoon.

How to Store White Chocolate Cranberry Pecan Cookies

To keep your freshly baked cookies fresh and delicious, store them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’ll stay soft and chewy for up to 5 days.

For longer storage, you can refrigerate the cookies for up to 10 days.

If you’d like to keep them even longer, freeze the cookies in a plastic wrap-lined container or freezer bag with layers separated by parchment paper. Frozen cookies can be stored for up to 3 months. To enjoy, simply thaw at room temperature or warm in the oven for a few minutes for that fresh-baked feel.

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies on Wire Rack

They’re perfect for a variety of occasions. Whether you’re planning a cookie swap, baking for a crowd, or simply treating yourself to delicious cookies. Pair them with other holiday recipes or enjoy them on their own for some great grub.

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