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White Chocolate Cranberry Filled Soft Cookies

November 16, 2008 by Shelby 35 Comments

White Chocolate Cranberry Filled Soft Cookies is my Nanny’s Date Filled Cookie Recipe revised with white chocolate and cranberries to create a flavor profile that is one that Grumpy likes. A tender soft cookie with that delicious filling then topped with a pink frosting makes this a festive cookie for the holidays!
Filled Soft Cookies

Not too long ago I received an email from Sam of Oh! Nuts. He wanted to send me some of their product to try out. I promptly responded in just a few days later I had had this box with a generous sample of their products. I received a full pound each of Jumbo Raw Georgia Pecans, California Medjool Dates, and Dried Cranberries. I started thinking about what recipes I could use these in, or better yet, what could I create on my own with these ingredients. Today I am going to share with you what I did come up with for the Dried Cranberries. The dates and pecans can wait their turn. πŸ˜‰

Filled Soft Cookies

It’s the time of year when I start to think about my Nanny Mae’s filled cookies. It seems I remember Christmas as the time of year I always loved to eat them. She would fill her cookies with a date or raisin filling (both of which I totally love!).

Filled Soft Cookies

I made them last year and used a mixture of raisins and dates. That is when I found out Grumpy didn’t care for date or raisin filled cookies. However, I know that Grumpy loves white chocolate and dried cranberries (his ultimate trail mix from Wal-mart is one that includes both!). So, I thought why not make a filling that uses craisins, almond extract, coconut, and white chocolate? Surely he will be crazy about these, right?

White Chocolate Cranberry Filled Soft Cookies
Author: Grumpy’s Honeybunch
Prep time: 20 mins
Cook time: 10 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients
  • For the cookie:
  • 3/4 cup softened butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1-1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6-1/2 cups flour
  • 3/4 cup sour milk (you can sour the milk by mixing a tablespoon of lemon juice with milk)
  • For the Filling:
  • 1-1/2 cup applesauce
  • 1-1/2 cup craisins
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 3/4 cup coconut
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 4 teaspoons butter
Instructions
  1. Mix the first 5 ingredients together. Set aside. Stir dry ingredients together in separate bowl. Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients alternately with mil. Chill dough. Meanwhile, make the filling:
  2. Mix applesauce, craisins, brown sugar, water in medium sized saucepan and cook until thickened. Remove from heat and add butter, coconut and almond extract. Cool.
  3. When cool, stir in white chocolate chips.
  4. Assemble cookies: Roll cookie dough, cut into circles. Place circles on cookie sheet. Place 1 tablespoon of filling on top of cookie. Cover with another cut cookie and press edges with fingers (or fork). Bake at 350 until slightly brown (8 – 10 minutes).
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Comments

  1. Cristine says

    November 16, 2008 at 11:41 am

    Honey, I LOVE YOU!!!! My absolute favorite thing to pair with craisins is white chocolate! I will have to make these cookies ASAP!!! They look so delicious!

    (BTW, how are the Oh Nuts craisins? Are they any better/different than Ocean Spray? Just wondering if it is worth ordering!)

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  2. CookiePie says

    November 16, 2008 at 12:35 pm

    I love these! Recipes from family are the best. White chocolate and cranberry are so delicious together, and that pink icing is so sweet!!

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  3. Cristine says

    November 16, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    Okay, now I’m laughing at myself! The Oh Nuts website says they are Ocean Spray craisins. I’m a little out of it today!

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  4. recipes2share says

    November 16, 2008 at 1:24 pm

    These look great & lucky you having such a fabulous goodie box!

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  5. Meg says

    November 16, 2008 at 1:30 pm

    Love the icing and the new filling is fabulous!

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  6. Sabrina says

    November 16, 2008 at 1:57 pm

    Those are way too cute! Love the pink frosting! YUM YUM YUM!

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  7. Stephanie says

    November 16, 2008 at 2:30 pm

    Those look unique and very delicious! I love cranberries and white chocolate too.

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  8. Reeni says

    November 16, 2008 at 3:12 pm

    Oh!Nuts Rock! So do these cookies, they look really delicious! Love the flavors!

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  9. noble pig says

    November 16, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    OMG these look amazing. What a treat on the inside these would be….this is a winner.

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  10. Carrie says

    November 16, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    What beautiful cookies!

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  11. Marthe says

    November 16, 2008 at 6:13 pm

    These look absolutely delicious!!
    Yum!! Great recipe!

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  12. Bellini Valli says

    November 16, 2008 at 7:44 pm

    Lucky you HoneyB. I’ll look forward to the rest of your creations:D

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  13. Foong says

    November 16, 2008 at 7:53 pm

    YUMMY. Now I am officially VERY hungry! Will need to go raid the kitchen in a while…

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  14. shellyfish says

    November 16, 2008 at 8:25 pm

    You are so sweet to switch up your traditional fillings!
    These look delicious – I love the holiday season and all the cookies it brings!

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  15. emily says

    November 16, 2008 at 8:48 pm

    Now I am kicking myself for not picking up something sweet at the store! These look incredible.

    Emily
    http://www.justeatfood.com

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  16. creative one says

    November 16, 2008 at 9:05 pm

    I really love different kinds of cookies and that sure looks like a delicious one!

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  17. Amy J. says

    November 16, 2008 at 9:46 pm

    Wow, HoneyB! I’ve never seen filled cookies like this, I don’t think. They look divine! Will have to try them!

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  18. Jenny says

    November 16, 2008 at 10:13 pm

    Those look so pretty! I’ve got to try these soon! Love the filling!

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  19. Clumbsy Cookie says

    November 17, 2008 at 12:39 am

    So so pretty in pink! That’s an amzing filling!

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  20. Vera says

    November 17, 2008 at 2:48 am

    The cookies look delicious! And the filling sounds fantastic!

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  21. Megan says

    November 17, 2008 at 4:47 am

    YUM! filled cookies are the best! these sound great-and look so pretty too πŸ™‚

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  22. Pam says

    November 17, 2008 at 4:40 pm

    These looks so cute and delicious. If Grumpy didn’t like them you can send them my way – I’ll gobble them up.

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  23. Cami @ Creating Myself says

    November 17, 2008 at 4:53 pm

    I’m thinking these might be great on my dessert bar for Thanksgiving. They look fabulous!

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  24. Gera says

    November 17, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    Hi HoneyB,

    What so cute and amazing filling! Good and tasty cookies, can I’ve a dozen?

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  25. Mari at Once Upon a Plate says

    November 18, 2008 at 1:29 pm

    Oh MY! These look FABULOUS!!! I would be happy with ANY version. Terrific photos,too. I wish I could sample a nibble through the screen.

    Thank you for sharing the recipe Honey B! πŸ™‚

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  26. Sophie says

    November 18, 2008 at 2:06 pm

    Such a sweet and tasty idea, the pink frosting on top is the perfect touch. I bet those ingredients tasted perfect with the tart cranberries :).

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  27. Bobby says

    November 19, 2008 at 1:28 am

    Wow, so many good cookies!!! These ones might be even better than the last, the filling looks delcious! Great pictures.

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  28. Elle says

    November 20, 2008 at 3:41 am

    My boyfriends mother used to make these…and I love them, but filling them with crasins and white chocolate is pure genius…and they must be even better than the old fashioned ones.

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  29. Tangled Noodle says

    November 12, 2011 at 2:21 pm

    These look marvelous! Now that the holiday season is gearing up, I've got cookies on the brain. These would make perfect homemade gifts! 😎

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  30. Curt says

    November 12, 2011 at 4:58 pm

    Oh boy, I'm seeing lots of cranberry and chocolate combinations lately.

    This one looks really good. I will be trying this one. I'll pin it to remember it!

    I love cranberry and chocolate together!

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  31. Angela says

    November 12, 2011 at 5:08 pm

    Holy cats, those look amazing. I must. make. these!

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  32. Lana @ Never Enough Thyme says

    November 12, 2011 at 9:09 pm

    What gorgeous cookies, Shelby! I've never seen quite like these and I can't wait to give the recipe a try for myself.

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  33. Anonymous says

    September 24, 2012 at 3:37 pm

    One little search attempt and BAM! Just what I wanted to find! Must print immediately!!! Thanks! (Chris in Indiana)

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  34. Anonymous says

    December 15, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    So excited to make these today! Is there a recipe for the frosting?

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    • honeyb says

      December 15, 2012 at 5:36 pm

      I usually just melt about a tablespoon of butter, mix into it about a cup of powdered sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and some milk. Add another cup of sugar and milk as needed to get the frosting to the spreading consistency you want. I tinted mine a little pink. Hope the recipe turns out well for you!

      Reply

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