Christmas is right around the corner and I haven’t stopped baking yet. I am having way too much fun in the kitchen. I love this time of year and the sugar rush keeps me going:) Almond cookies with dried cranberries and white chocolate are my latest cookie creation. All of the flavors in this cookie come together to create the perfect Christmas cookie.
If you love almond flavored treats, you will fall in love with these cookies. The almond paste and almond extract give these cookies a nice almond flavor. The almond paste also keeps the cookies soft and chewy. I stirred in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips to add sweetness and holiday cheer.
If you are looking for one more cookie to add to your holiday cookie platter, try almond cookies with dried cranberries and white chocolate.
A few of my other favorite holiday cookies include:
Soft Gingersnaps with White Chocolate Chunks
Cinnadoodles
Rolo Cookies
Lime Coconut Snowballs
World Peace Cookies
Pomegranate White Chocolate Chunk Cookies
Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies
Ok, I better stop there. I have too many favorites. If you are looking for additional cookie recipes, check out all of our cookie recipes. There are a lot of good ones:)
Almond Cookies with Cranberries & White Chocolate
Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 ounces almond paste
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1 cup dried cranberries
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
- 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- 3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about two minutes. Add the almond paste in pieces and mix until well combined. Add in eggs one at a time. Add the vanilla and almond extracts and mix until smooth.
- 4. Slowly add dry ingredients to wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Stir in dried cranberries and white chocolate chips. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheet with a medium cookie scoop. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until cookies are golden brown around the outside. Let cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Have you tried this recipe?
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These sound fabulous. I only have dried cherries on hand and am thinking I would like them with those too!
Divine! Surely very addictive too.
Cheers,
Rosa
These are beautiful and festive. Saving this one! 🙂
i can see myself waking up to an empty plate of these and pretending i don’t know what happened… 🙂
These look amazing! White chocolate and cranberries are such a rock star combo.
Lovely Christmas cookies – nice with the almond paste. I must get some of that asap. Happy Holidays my friend 🙂 XO
Another hit, Maria!!
What a great recipe. I love the combination of almonds and cranberries. Hmm, a trip to the store might be warranted to make these cookies!
Yum. Love the white chocolate and cranberry pairing.
Almond cookies are my favorite! I love the addition of the tart cranberries and sweet white chocolate. Surely a winner.
Another amazing cookie! I love white chocolate and cranberries.
I love this combination of flavors.
OOOH….I thought I was done baking, but I may have to try these! 🙂 Thanks for posting the recipe and photo! Yum!
Your latest combination is absolutely wonderful. I love it. Baking is such a wonderful thing this time of year. So enjoyable. Happy Holidays!
Some of my favorite flavors… and they are just beautiful!
These are all of my favorite ingredients. I must try these. Happy holidays to you!
These look so good, never though of cranberries in a cookie!
Isn’t this the best time of the year for the baker inside us? Lovely recipes. Happy Holidays!
These sound so good!!! I love the combo of almond and cranberry! Merry Christmas! 🙂
I am all about white chocolate and cranberries 🙂 These can be the siblings to the Starbuck’s Bliss bars I made. lol Can’t wait to see you in May!
Merry Christmas! And yes, I am planning on coming to Atlanta:) I can’t wait!
Mmm I think I’m going to have some almond paste left over from a cookie that I made today! I will definitely be trying these!
They sound delicious! I love the white chocolate and dried cranberry combination.
I would have fun in that kitchen of yours as well. And that nice big dreamy oven! Love the cookies
This combination of flavors sounds really wonderful Maria! I’ve never used almond paste, but it’s one of those things I keep meaning to use in my kitchen.
This cookie would be a winner with both Grumpy and me! He is a huge white chocolate/cranberry/raspberry fan!
It think I’ve finally hit my baking limit, but that doesn’t mean that I’m not enjoying these. Yum! Who knows you may inspire me to get a second wind in the kitchen. 🙂
What wonderful texture for these cute cookies. Like the combo of almonds and cranberries with white chocolate. Should try it soon. Merry Christmas to you and your family. best wishes.
These cookies just scream “Happy Holidays” to me! Thanks, Maria!
I LOVE almond flavored desserts and I especially love almond cookies. And the combination of dried cranberries and white chocolate is one of my favorite combos ever! There’s nothing quite like it, it’s soooo good. Your cookies are just gorgeous too! 🙂
Cranberries and white chocolate, a great combo!
Your cookies look absolutely divine!
Merry Christmas 🙂
These look wonderfully delicious, Maria. have a wonderful day. Blessings…Mary
Love this cookie. They look and sound delicious! Perfect for the holidays.
i love all your cookie recipes! i recently made your andes mint chip cookies SO GOOD.
Hope you and your family have a wonderful Christmas in your newly remodeled home Maria.
Blessings to you,
Monica
Im a total slacker this year and these cookies reminded me of that. I normally do a cranberry cookie because I love cranberries…. not yet. But there’s still time, right?! These look delicious!
I made these for a small party of friends. What a hit! Everybody loved them. Can’t wait to make more. The almond is not overpowering but the texture is divine.
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give you a shout out from Kingwood Tx! Just wanted to tell you keep up the great work!
Made these tonight. Delicious!!!!!!
These look so yummy! A question, what is almond paste? Is that almond butter….?
Can I use something other then almond paste?
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