Prepare the Cookie Dough

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and creamy.
• Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
• Stir in the vanilla extract until combined.

Combine the Dry Ingredients

• In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture.
• Mix on low speed just until a soft cookie dough forms. Avoid overmixing.

Add the Christmas Mix-Ins

• Fold in the white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips, dried cranberries, candied cherries, and chopped pecans.
• Mix gently until the ingredients are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
• Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to help the cookies hold their shape.

Shape the Cookies

• Scoop the dough into balls using approximately 2 tablespoons per cookie.
• Arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
• Gently flatten the tops if you prefer wider cookies.

Bake the Cookies

• Bake for 10–13 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look slightly soft.
• Remove from the oven and let the cookies rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes.
• Transfer to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely.

Decorate the Christmas Pudding Cookies

• Melt the white chocolate chips in the microwave in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth.
• Drizzle or spoon a little melted white chocolate over each cooled cookie to create a festive topping.
• Decorate with red and green candy pieces or holiday sprinkles.
• Allow the white chocolate to set before serving.

Serve and Enjoy

• Arrange the cookies on a Christmas dessert platter or place them in festive cookie boxes.
• Enjoy these soft, chewy cookies with a cup of hot chocolate, coffee, or warm milk.