Delicious White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies for Holiday Joy
These White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are a delightful blend of creamy chocolate and refreshing peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- Electric Mixer
- mixing bowls
- baking sheets
- parchment paper
- cookie scoop
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
For the Mix-Ins
- 1.5 cups white chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 0.5 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar for 3–4 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, incorporating them well, then add vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
- Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool the cookies on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies. Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg
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