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White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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๐Ÿช Festive white chocolate peppermint cookies that bring holiday cheer to your kitchen with perfect minty sweetness
๐ŸŽ„ Irresistible holiday treat combining creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint for the ultimate seasonal dessert

  • Total Time: 16-17 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies

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.

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Notes

๐Ÿช 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
๐ŸŽ„ Press dough balls firmly into crushed candy canes to ensure the peppermint topping adheres well

  • Author: Brandi Oshea
  • 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