Description
These White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, combining the flavors of white chocolate and peppermint in a deliciously festive cookie. They are easy to make and great for sharing with friends and family.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare the dough: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients. Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Bake the cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra peppermint flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract to the dough.
- Use crushed peppermint candies if candy canes are unavailable.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
