Amazing 9 Soft White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
Bake soft, festive White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies. These treats bring together creamy white chocolate and a cool peppermint crunch for a delightful holiday experience. Anya brings her artistic touch to make these beautiful and delicious.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: About 2 dozen cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (like candy canes)
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and the 1/2 cup of crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- If using, gently press a few extra crushed peppermint candies onto the top of each dough ball.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For the best soft texture, slightly underbake them. They will firm up as they cool.
- You can chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking if you prefer thicker cookies.
- Use high-quality white chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Crush the peppermint candies in a sturdy bag using a rolling pin.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: Approx. 180
- Sugar: Approx. 18g
- Sodium: Approx. 70mg
- Fat: Approx. 10g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: Negligible
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 23g
- Fiber: Approx. 0.5g
- Protein: Approx. 2g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 30mg
