Ingredients and Weight:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
Preparation Time:
- Preparation Time: 45 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl or mixer, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla extract and mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture and mix until combined.
- Stir in white chocolate chips, almonds, and cranberries.
- Drop cookie dough by the spoonful onto an ungreased cookie sheet, leaving room for spreading.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Approx. 400 per cookie (based on using specified ingredients)
- Fat: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 4g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and chewy cookie with a crispy edge.
- A combination of sweet, salty, and fruity flavors.
- A perfect balance of textures with the crunch of almonds and the chewiness of white chocolate and cranberries.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are amazing! The combination of flavors is so unique and delicious."
- "I love the soft texture of these cookies, they are so hard to resist."
- "These cookies are perfect for an afternoon snack or as a dessert with coffee."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use softened butter for best results. Do not use melted butter.
- Do not overbake the cookies; they will continue to cook and set up once removed from the oven. Overbaking will result in dry cookies.
