Description
White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are the ultimate festive treat, combining creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint in a soft, chewy cookie. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these delightful cookies will quickly become a cherished family tradition. With easy-to-follow instructions and simple ingredients, baking these cookies is a rewarding experience that fills your home with the warm aroma of the season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined; do not overmix.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Transfer cookies to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie ~30g
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg