Oh boy, do I have a fun recipe for you! This cookie is the PERFECT cookie to add to your holiday baking list. I know that’s a bold claim but ya gotta trust me here. Why are they perfect you may be wondering? Well, for starters they’re insanely easy to make – they start with a base of premade dough but no one will ever know after we add our delicious frosting and toppings. An impressive cookie that’s less work? Okay, sign me up! They’re also crazy good – a soft sugar cookie topped with fluffy cream cheese frosting with a hint of orange, chewy cranberries, and a drizzle of white chocolate. Yes, please! Plus just look at how gorgeous and festive they are! Like I said, put them on your holiday baking list ASAP… you’ll thank me later! Each cookie is 7 WW SmartPoints on both the Blue and Green WW plan & 166 calories.
When I was testing this recipe my husband, Tony, came home and found a plate of cookies sitting on the counter. He’s normally not one to go for desserts with “unique flavors” (aka anything not chocolate or vanilla) but he popped one in his mouth…. and then another….. and another. That’s when I knew these were a winner. He quickly mumbled, “Oh my god these are the best cookies I’ve ever had…these are insane!” If it gets Tony’s seal of approval you can bet that eeeevvvveryone will like it. #PickyEater #TonyApproved
Make these cookies for your family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and anyone else you can think of. And then be prepared to hand over the recipe because they’re going to want it! While these are perfect for the holidays they’re a great seasonal dessert to make all fall and winter long! Cranberry and orange is a classic combo so don’t be tempted to leave out the orange zest- it adds the perfect touch to make the cream cheese frosting extra tasty.
Inspired by Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars, my Cranberry Bliss Sugar Cookie recipe makes 16 cookies at 7 WW SmartPoints each & 166 calories (see recipe points about points info) – enjoy!
- 1 16oz roll of premade refrigerated sugar cookie dough (makes 16 cookies)
- 4 oz ⅓ less fat cream cheese, room temperature
- ¼ c powdered sugar
- ½ tsp orange zest
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ⅓ c reduced sugar dried cranberries, roughly chopped (if needed, you can sub ¼ c regular dried cranberries w/o altering points value)
- ¼ c white chocolate chips
- Divide sugar cookie dough into 16 cookies and bake as directed on the package. Allow to cool.
- In a small bowl stir together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and orange zest. Stir until smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Frost the top of each cookie with the cream cheese frosting. You should have enough to use 1½ tsp of frosting per cookie.
- Sprinkle the top of the cookies with the chopped cranberries.
- Place white chocolate chips in a small bowl and microwave for 20-30 seconds. Stir and continue to microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Drizzle the tops of the cookies with the melted white chocolate and allow to sit until chocolate has hardened. (Place in fridge for a few minutes if you are in a hurry!) Enjoy - store leftovers in the fridge due to the cream cheese frosting.
Points Info: 1 cookie (5 points) + frosting and toppings (2 points) = 7 points
To save a point you can divide the cookie dough into 19 cookies instead of 16. This will make each cookie 4 points instead of 5 points. You should still have enough frosting for the extra cookies.
Nutritional info below is for the recipe divided into 16 cookies.
Nutritional information is calculated with MyFitnessPal and may vary based on brands used. Smart Points information is calculated with the Weight Watchers app and may also vary based on brands used.
I am so excited you are making one of my recipes and I would love to see how it turns out! Make sure to share it on Instagram and tag me @rachelshealtyplate and use #rachelshealthyplate so I can see your creation!
