Description
Cranberry pecan white chocolate delights merge festive flavors in a delectable cookie that promises holiday cheer. Crisp edges, tender centers, and sweet-tart notes invite seasonal celebration and warmth you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) white chocolate chips
- 1 cup (240 ml) pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 cup (240 ml) dried cranberries
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp (1.25 ml) salt (optional)
Instructions
- Chocolate Melting: Gently melt white chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 30-second intervals, stirring between each burst to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency without burning.
- Ingredient Fusion: Fold chopped pecans, dried cranberries, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt into the molten white chocolate, ensuring complete and even distribution of all ingredients throughout the mixture.
- Cluster Formation: Spread parchment paper on a baking tray and artfully drop spoonfuls of the chocolate mixture, creating rustic, free-form clusters with varied shapes and textures.
- Setting and Cooling: Let the confections set at room temperature for about an hour, or accelerate the process by chilling in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until completely firm and solid.
Notes
- Chocolate Melting Technique: Use short 30-second microwave intervals and stir frequently to prevent burning, ensuring a smooth, glossy white chocolate base without scorching.
- Ingredient Integration: Chop pecans and cranberries finely to distribute evenly throughout the mixture, creating a balanced texture and flavor in every bite.
- Cluster Forming Tips: Use a spoon to create rustic, free-form shapes with varying sizes for an artisanal, homemade appearance that looks naturally imperfect.
- Cooling Strategy: Room temperature setting takes about an hour, but refrigeration can speed up the process to 15-20 minutes without compromising the chocolate’s texture or shine.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 191
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 6 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg