Peppermint White Chocolate Cookies (Printable version)

Soft, chewy treats with creamy white chocolate and a refreshing peppermint crunch.

# What you need:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
09 - 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

→ Mix-Ins

10 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
11 - 3/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

# How To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
03 - In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy, approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla and peppermint extracts.
05 - Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.
06 - Fold in the white chocolate chips and most of the crushed peppermint candies, reserving a small portion for topping.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
08 - Press a few reserved peppermint pieces onto the top of each cookie dough ball for added crunch and festive color.
09 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers appear slightly underbaked.
10 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They combine soft, chewy textures with bursts of cool peppermint that feel like a festive secret shared between close friends
  • Once you taste how white chocolate melts into every bite, you’ll see why it quickly became a personal favorite for any season
02 -
  • Don&t skip softening the butter properly or your texture will suffer—it&s the difference between chewy and crumbly
  • Folding in the peppermint candies gently keeps them from melting too much and losing that satisfying crunch
03 -
  • Using light brown sugar instead of all granulated sugar brings out a chewier texture and richer flavor
  • Adding peppermint candies last and pressing them gently on top keeps their crunch and bright color intact

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