Double Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with sweet-tart cranberries. They’re perfect for chocolate lovers who want a twist on classic cookies. These cookies balance deep cocoa flavor with bursts of fruity brightness.
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Why You’ll Love This Recipe
These Double Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are easy to make with simple pantry staples. This cookie dough recipe works great for family baking or as a sweet homemade gift.
They can be adapted for dairy-free diets with beat butter, flour mixture and some chocolate chips. Using dried cranberries also sneaks in antioxidants and a bit of fiber for a healthier touch.
Every bite of this Christmas cookie delivers! It's a balance of gooey chocolate and chewy fruit. This makes it a standout for both casual snacking and special occasions.
Ingredients
Listed below are all the ingredients you will need:
- Unsalted butter
- Granulated sugar
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- All-purpose flour
- Cocoa powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Dark chocolate chips
- Caramel-filled chocolate chips
- Dried cranberries
See the recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
2. In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Fold in the dark chocolate chips, caramel-filled chocolate chips (if using), and dried cranberries.
6. Roll dough into large 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly using your palm or a flat utensil.
7. Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
8. Let cookies cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
9. Then serve and enjoy!
Substitutions & Variations
- Ingredient Swap
You can swap dried cranberries with dried cherries, raisins, or chopped apricots.
Try white chocolate chips for contrast or walnuts for crunch. - Variation
For a festive twist, drizzle with melted white chocolate after baking. - Mistake to Avoid
Avoid overbaking! The cookies might lose their chewy texture. - Storage Tips
- These cookies freeze well for up to 2 months.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 4–5 days, or refrigerate for up to a week.
FAQs
Double Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ⅔ cup cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups dark chocolate chips
- ½ to 1 cup caramel-filled chocolate chips optional
- 1 cup dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the dark chocolate chips, caramel-filled chocolate chips (if using), and dried cranberries.
- Roll dough into large 1-inch balls and place on the prepared baking sheets. Flatten slightly using your palm or a flat utensil.
- Bake for 10 to 13 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
- Let cookies cool on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Then serve and enjoy!
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Suddenly craving something sweet, but don’t want to bake for hours? These Double Chocolate Cranberry Cookies are ready in under 30 minutes and satisfy every craving.
Bonnie says
Wow! I need this recipe!
Lainey says
Go grab it, Bonnie! Thank you for swinging by!
Anika says
Amazing recipe!!!