Description
These White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are festive, chewy delights perfect for the holiday season. Combining sweet white chocolate chips with the refreshing crunch of crushed candy canes, these cookies offer a delightful peppermint twist that’s ideal for Christmas celebrations or any winter gathering.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, blend the softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time into the creamed mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, followed by the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning agents.
- Mix dry ingredients into wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
- Fold in add-ins: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes, evenly distributing the festive flavors throughout the dough.
- Form and bake cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges turn lightly golden, signaling that they are perfectly baked.
- Cool cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, allowing them to set before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely for best texture and flavor.
Notes
- For an enhanced peppermint flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of peppermint extract to the dough.
- If candy canes are unavailable, crushed peppermint candies are a great substitute.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
