Peppermint White Chocolate Cookies

When the holiday season rolls around and peppermint becomes its majestic self once again, I’m all for diving face-first into anything minty. These Peppermint White Chocolate Cookies are like little bites of a winter wonderland. Why should you try them? Because they’re a merry mix of peppermint snap and creamy white chocolate. Plus smashing candy canes is kind of therapeutic.

My husband, being the absolute cookie monster that he is, devours these straight off the cooling rack. I’ve even spotted a few missing before they hit the tray — super sneaky! They remind me of those cozy evenings when the TV blares Hallmark movies (guilty pleasure alert), and everyone’s too wrapped up to notice the crumbs on their sweaters. These cookies are not just a recipe, they’re a tradition in our little cacophony of a household.

Why You’ll Love These Peppermint White Chocolate Cookies

– **Unicorns of Cookies:** Peppermint and white chocolate is like that odd couple who’s always fighting but somehow perfectly balanced.
– **Therapy Session:** Smashing candy canes to sprinkle on top is oddly satisfying — just pretend they’re those annoying emails.
– **Easy-Peasy:** No need to be a professional baker here. The messier the better, just like my kitchen after every attempt.

How to Make It

If I can do it half-asleep, you can too! Start by preheating your oven because a preheated oven is like a hug waiting to happen. Mix the butter and sugar until it looks like fluffy clouds. Toss in the egg and vanilla — don’t forget these or you’ll have a crumbly disaster on your hands. Then, slowly add the dry ingredients while praying the flour cloud doesn’t puff up in your face. Mix in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes like you’re sprinkling magic dust. Scoop ‘em on a sheet and bake till just golden!

Ingredient Notes

– **Candy Canes:** The star of the show. Smash them, sprinkle them, and don’t leave them in big chunks unless you want a surprise crunch.
– **White Chocolate Chips:** These sweet little nuggets melt in a way that makes every bite dreamy. Don’t skip ‘em.
– **Flour:** I once mixed it up with powdered sugar and… well, let’s just say the ants had a field day.

Recipe Steps:

1. Preheat your oven to a medium cozy temperature.
2. Mix butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla, mix well.
4. Blend in dry ingredients carefully.
5. Stir in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
6. Scoop dough onto a baking sheet.
7. Bake until just golden and wait for the magic!

What to Serve It With

Tips & Mistakes

Keep an eye on those cookies! One minute they’re pale, the next they’re impersonating toast. And don’t overbake… unless you want cookie pucks for the next hockey game.

Storage Tips

Throw them in an airtight container so they don’t turn into peppermint bricks. Will you probably munch on them straight from the fridge at 2 am? Yes, and cold cookies are weirdly fabulous for breakfast. Zero judgement.

Variations and Substitutions

Got no white chocolate? Dark or milk works too — it’ll just be a whole new flavor vibe. Feeling nutty? Toss in some pecans. Forgot the candy canes? No worries, a peppermint extract splash is your hero.

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Peppermint White Chocolate Cookies

Delight in these soft and chewy peppermint white chocolate cookies that blend festive flavors and a perfect balance of sweetness.

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Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes minutes

Total Time: 27 minutes minutes

Servings: 24

Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients

 

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Main Ingredients

• ▢ 2.25 cups all-purpose flour
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• ▢ 0.5 teaspoons salt
• ▢ 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• ▢ 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• ▢ 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
• ▢ 1 large egg
• ▢ 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ▢ 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ▢ 0.5 cup crushed peppermint candies plus extra for garnish

Instructions

Preparation Steps

• Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy and smooth.
• Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat well until combined.
• Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just incorporated.
• Fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
• Scoop tablespoon-sized dough onto baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Sprinkle extra crushed peppermint candies on top of each cookie.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

These cookies are perfect for holiday treats and gift-giving. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.