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White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Soft and Chewy White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies to Love

These delightful White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are soft and chewy, bursting with festive flavor—perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 57 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 2 large Large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure, not imitation
  • 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • 2 1/4 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Do not substitute with baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt recommended
For the Mix-ins
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes Or any peppermint hard candy

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • spatula
  • baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by softening unsalted butter to room temperature, then beat it together with granulated sugar and light brown sugar in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Add in the large eggs, along with vanilla and peppermint extracts, mixing thoroughly until well combined and creamy.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
  4. Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined.
  5. Fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes using a spatula.
  6. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  7. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Scoop tablespoons of dough onto the prepared sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  9. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are set but the centers remain soft.
  10. Let them cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes and then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 40mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature before mixing and refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading while baking.

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