Cookies with white chocolate, dried cranberries, and almonds

To prepare these delicious chocolate, almond, and cranberry cookies, we will start by sifting the dry ingredients. In a large bowl, we sift the flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring they are well mixed and aerated. This step is essential to avoid lumps in the dough and to achieve a uniform texture.

In another bowl, we use an electric mixer to beat the butter, which should be at room temperature, until it becomes creamy and fluffy. This will take about 3-5 minutes. Once the butter reaches the desired consistency, we add the brown sugar and white sugar, continuing to mix until the mixture becomes even more aerated. It is important to ensure that the sugar is well incorporated to have fluffy and delicious cookies.

Now, we will start adding the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. It is essential for the eggs to be at room temperature to allow for optimal emulsification. After all the eggs have been incorporated, we add the vanilla extract, which will add an irresistible aroma to our cookies.

The next step is to incorporate the flour mixture, but we are careful to mix only until the ingredients combine. We do not want to overwork the dough, as it may become tough. Once the flour is well incorporated, we use a wooden spoon or a spatula to add the chopped chocolate, chopped almonds, and cranberries. These ingredients will add an explosion of textures and flavors, making our cookies irresistible.

Now that the dough is ready, we preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and ensure that the rack is placed in the top third of the oven to avoid burning the cookies. We line a baking tray with parchment paper and, using a spoon, form dollops of dough, placing them about 2-3 cm apart.

The cookies bake for about 14-15 minutes, but if we choose larger portions, it is good to bake them for 18 minutes. Once the cookies have a light golden color on the edges, we take them out of the oven and let them cool on the tray to stabilize.

From this recipe, we get about 36 delicious cookies that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Additionally, the dough can be prepared up to 2 weeks in advance, making it ideal to keep in the freezer. This way, we can have fresh and aromatic cookies anytime with minimal effort! This recipe is not only delicious but also brings a touch of joy in every bite.