Ingredients
– 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
– 3/4 cup white chocolate chips
– 1/2 cup crushed candy canes, plus extra for dipping
– 1 pinch salt
– 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
– 1 pinch baking powder
– 1 egg, at room temperature
– 1/2 cup sugar, plus 1 tablespoon
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1/4 teaspoon peppermint oil
Instructions
1-Sift together the flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl and whisk to combine.
2-Cream the room temperature butter with sugar in a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment until light and fluffy.
3-Add the egg into the mixer and mix until incorporated, then add vanilla and peppermint extracts.
4-Gradually add the dry flour mixture and mix until almost combined.
5-Fold in the white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup crushed candy canes by hand or on low speed.
6-Chill the dough in a sealed plastic bag for at least 20 minutes to make it easier to scoop.
7-Using a small ice cream scoop (about 1 1/2 tablespoons), scoop dough and roll into balls.
8-Dip each ball in crushed candy canes, pressing gently to adhere.
9-Place the coated cookie balls on a baking sheet with the peppermint side up.
10-Chill the cookie balls on the baking sheet for 5 to 10 minutes in the refrigerator.
11-Bake at 350ยฐF (177ยฐC) for 6 to 7 minutes.
12-Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet until firm enough to handle.
Last Step:
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๐ช Measure flour by spooning it into a measuring cup and leveling it off for accurate results
โ๏ธ Chill the dough before scooping to prevent spreading and maintain shape during baking
๐ Press dough balls firmly into crushed candy canes to ensure the peppermint topping adheres well
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Dough chilling time: 20-30 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-7 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 5.7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
