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White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe

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White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are the perfect holiday cookie recipe that combines the sweetness of white chocolate chips with the festive flavor of crushed candy canes and peppermint extract. These cookies are soft, chewy, buttery, and bursting with holiday spirit, making them a must-make treat during the Christmas season.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 14 cookies

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp peppermint extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Add-ins

  • 1/3 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Ingredients: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to preheat. Gather all your ingredients and have them ready.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the melted unsalted butter and light brown sugar. Stir together evenly until well combined.
  3. Add Egg and Extracts: Mix the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract into the butter and sugar mixture until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: Add the all purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until a cookie dough forms.
  5. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes into the dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
  6. Chill the Dough: Place the cookie dough in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes, which helps the cookies keep their shape while baking.
  7. Shape Cookies: Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll into balls. You should get about 14 cookies.
  8. Prepare Baking Sheet: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place the cookie dough balls about 1-2 inches apart. Sprinkle extra crushed candy canes on top of each cookie for garnish.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies for 15 minutes in the preheated oven until they are set but still soft.
  10. Shape Warm Cookies: After removing from the oven, use the curve of a fork to gently reshape cookies into a circular shape if they have spread irregularly due to melting candy canes.
  11. Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a cooling rack or serving. Enjoy your soft, chewy peppermint treats!

Notes

  • Chilling the dough for 30 minutes is important to prevent excessive spreading during baking.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make clean up easier.
  • If the cookies spread too much, gently reshape them while warm to maintain a round appearance.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a stronger peppermint flavor, you can increase peppermint extract slightly but do not exceed 1/2 tsp to avoid bitterness.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/white-chocolate-peppermint-cookies-recipe/