Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet white chocolate and refreshing peppermint with these delightful sugar cookies. A festive treat for the holiday season!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- 8 oz white chocolate, chopped or chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract until combined.
- Combine and Form Dough: Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until a soft dough forms. Roll into balls and place on baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 8–10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on the sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
- Melt Chocolate and Dip: Melt white chocolate in intervals, dip cookies, and sprinkle with crushed peppermint. Let set on parchment.
Notes
- Ensure cookies are completely cooled before dipping in chocolate to prevent melting.
- For a different presentation, try drizzling the chocolate over the cookies.
- Store in an airtight container for freshness for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1.3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
