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An overhead flat lay of freshly baked cranberry bliss cookies arranged neatly on a cooling rack, showcasing their golden-brown edges and white chocolate chips.

Cranberry Bliss Cookies (Starbucks Copycat)

The ultimate Starbucks copycat! These Cranberry Bliss Cookies are perfectly chewy, loaded with white chocolate and tart cranberries, and topped with a divine cream cheese frosting. An easy and festive holiday cookie recipe you'll make again and again.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg room temperature
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp orange zest
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 4 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 oz white chocolate melted and cooled
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries finely chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • 2 Baking Sheets
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 2 Mixing Bowls

Instructions
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest until well combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, ground ginger, and salt.
  5. With the mixer on low, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and 1 cup of dried cranberries.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and beat until combined. Mix in the melted white chocolate and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
  8. Once the cookies are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on each one. Sprinkle the finely chopped dried cranberries over the top. For an extra touch, drizzle with more melted white chocolate if desired.

Notes

Ensure your cookies are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.
For a chewier cookie, use more brown sugar than granulated sugar, as reflected in this recipe.
Store leftover cookies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
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