White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies
These cookies are a deliciously festive treat that perfectly captures the flavors and aromas of the holiday season. Their soft, chewy interiors and the combination of sweet, minty, and creamy flavors make them a crowd-pleaser that is sure to impress. They are the perfect dessert for enjoying with a cup of hot cocoa or a glass of milk on a cold winter night, or for sharing with friends and family during the holiday season.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup salted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 egg
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 8 candy canes crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.
- Add the ¾ cup salted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Cream together on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Add the 1 egg and beat until combined. Add the 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tsp peppermint extract, stir to combine.¾ cup salted butter, 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 1 egg, 1 tsp peppermint extract
- In a bowl, whisk together the 1 ¾ cups flour, ½ tsp baking powder, and 1 tsp salt. Add the dry ingredients to the mixture and stir on low speed until a dough forms. Use a spatula to fold in the ½ cup white chocolate chips until evenly incorporated.1 ¾ cups flour, ½ tsp baking powder, 1 tsp salt, ½ cup white chocolate chips
- Add the crushed candy canes to a shallow bowl. Form 2-3 tbsp sized balls from the dough and roll each in the crushed candy canes. Use your hands to press the pieces into the dough to make sure that they stick and are pretty fully coated.8 candy canes
- Place the balls of dough on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper at least 2 inches apart. Bake for 10-15 minutes until the cookies have spread out and the edges are golden brown. Cool for at least 30 minutes before serving.