Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons Vietnamese (Saigon) cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (used mix of dark and light)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon orange extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups ( 3 x 4 oz bars) roughly chopped Ghirardelli White Chocolate Premium Baking Bar
  • 6 oz (1 bag) dried cranberries

Method

  • PREHEAT oven to 375° F.
  • Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Mix together and set aside.
  • Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar and both extracts in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Mix in chocolate and cranberries. Drop by large rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.
  • Bake for approximately 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.