Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies. The perfect blend of sweet white chocolate and refreshing peppermint, these cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes (or peppermint candies)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix the dough: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Form and bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough, roll into balls, and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Crush candy canes in a food processor or with a rolling pin.
- Sprinkle extra candy cane pieces on top of each cookie for a festive touch.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain softness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
