Description
Soft, chewy cookies loaded with white chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, and refreshing peppermint flavor a festive holiday treat with a sweet red-and-white finish.
Ingredients
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed candy canes, plus more for coating
1 pinch salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 pinch baking powder
1 large egg, room temperature
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp peppermint oil (or 1/2–3/4 tsp peppermint extract)
Instructions
Mix dry ingredients: Whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
Cream butter & sugar: Beat butter and 1/2 cup sugar until light and fluffy.
Add wet ingredients: Mix in egg, vanilla, peppermint oil.
Combine: Gradually stir dry ingredients until just combined.
Fold in add-ins: Gently mix white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup crushed candy canes.
Shape dough: Scoop two-tablespoon portions onto parchment-lined baking sheet.
Coat tops: Dip each dough ball in extra crushed candy canes.
Chill & bake: Chill 5-10 minutes; bake at 350°F (175°C) for 6-7 minutes.
Cool: Cool 5 minutes on sheet, then transfer to rack.
Notes
Use high-quality peppermint oil/extract.
Chill dough briefly for better shape.
Avoid overbaking for chewy centers.
Extra crushed candy canes add crunch and sparkle.
Store airtight up to 5 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 7
- Category: Dessert, Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American / Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (1/18 recipe)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
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