Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F and line large baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, add the flour, baking soda, and salt and mix together.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter, granulated sugar, and orange zest and blend with an electric mixer on medium high until fluffy. (you can also use the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment).

Step 4

Add the eggs in one at a time, blending them in after each one is added.

Step 5

Then add the vanilla extract.

Step 6

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients blending on low speed until the flour is just barely mixed in.

Step 7

Be very careful not to over-mix.

Step 8

Add the white chocolate chips and dried cranberries and gently stir them into the cookie batter.

Step 9

Use a 1 1/2 or 2 tablespoon scoop, scoop equal sized cookie dough and plate them on the prepared baking sheets aat least 2 inches apart.

Step 10

Bake for 12 minutes, or until the edges are just barely golden brown.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and gently tap the baking sheet on the counter for the centers to sink. Then place them back in the oven for an additional 3 minutes, or until golden brown.

Step 12

Allow the cookies to cool on the cookie sheets for 5 minutes then place them on a wire rack to cool completely.