Cranberry Bliss Cookies #ChristmasCookies
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Several years ago I was introduced to the Cranberry Bliss Bars. They are this amazing soft cookie topped with cream cheese frosting and cranberries on top. I had no idea these were a Copycat Starbucks recipe but they were amazing. In fact, I still make them every year at the holidays because they are a family favorite.
So when I found a recipe for Cranberry Bliss Cookies I couldn’t wait to make them! I figured they had to be similar to the bars and they were quicker to make since there was no frosting them. I got into the kitchen and started baking.
These cookies are interesting because they have vinegar in them. I’m not sure what purpose the vinegar serves except possibly to help the baking soda with the cookies rising. I hate when I try a baked good recipe with vinegar in it and I can totally taste the vinegar.  I was hoping that wouldn’t be the case with these cookies.
The flavor in these cookies is awesome. There’s a little bit of spice from the cinnamon, a hint of bright orange, sweet white chocolate chips, and tart dried cranberries. It’s a lot going on at one time but it all comes together in a delicious flavor that reminds me of the holidays.
The cookies came out soft in the middle and slightly crisp on the edges. Don’t be afraid to take them out on time. I know they wouldn’t look like they are done but leaving them on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes after pulling them out of the oven helps cook them through.
So if you are looking for a holiday cookie perfect for a cookie exchange or sharing at the holiday, give these cookies a try! They are the perfect combination of holiday flavors.
Cranberry Bliss Cookies
Ingredients
- 3/4 c. brown sugar
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 1 stick 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 c. shortening
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon vinegar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- zest of 1 orange
- 2 c. flour
- 1 c. white chocolate chips
- 3/4 c. dried cranberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl cream together the brown sugar, sugar, butter, shortening, salt, vanilla, vinegar, and baking soda. Mix well.
- Add in the egg and mix well.
- In a medium bowl combine the cinnamon, nutmeg, orange zest, and flour. Mix to combine.
- Add the flour mixture to the butter mixer and mix until combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries.
- Scoop 1 inch dough balls onto a baking sheet.
- Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the cookies from oven and allow to rest on the cookie sheet for 2 minutes. Remove to a baking rack to cool completely.
Notes
Day 12
Bullas (Caribbean Spice Cookie) from A Day in the Life on the Farm
Cinnamon Bun Cookies from Cooking With Carlee
Cranberry Bliss Cookies from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Eggnog Snickerdoodles from Palatable Pastime
Gingerbread Crinkles from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Minty Dark Chocolate Delights from Family Around the Table
Norwegian Pecan Cookies from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Pecan Balls from The Chef Next Door
White Chocolate Gingersnaps from Making the Most of Naptime
I love the cranberries in these! The sweet and tart combination is simply delicious.
How interesting that there is vinegar in them. They sound delicious!
I love the idea of orange cranberry cookies. YUM