Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and gather all ingredients.

In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.

Add the room temperature egg and vanilla extract, mixing until thoroughly combined.

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually add to the wet ingredients.

Fold in cranberries, white chocolate chips, and orange zest evenly into the dough.

Drop rounded balls of dough onto a lined cookie sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.

Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden brown; centers may look underbaked.

Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.