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White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Delightful White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies for the Holidays

These White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are a delicious holiday treat, combining creamy white chocolate chips with the refreshing crunch of peppermint.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour can substitute with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Salted Butter (softened) can use dairy-free butter
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Peppermint Extract
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
  6. Fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
  7. Chill the dough in the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  8. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 9-10 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.
  10. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 35mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For a thicker cookie, chill the dough for up to 30 minutes. Adjust the peppermint extract to taste for extra flavor.

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