White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are a festive treat that perfectly blend creamy white chocolate with refreshing peppermint. Ideal for holiday celebrations or cozy nights, these cookies feature a delightful crunch from crushed candy canes and a soft, chewy texture. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these delicious cookies that capture the spirit of the season in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until well combined.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just incorporated.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for about 10 minutes or until edges are lightly golden; centers should remain soft.
- Cool on racks before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg