White Choc Peppermint Cookies
Easy white chocolate peppermint cookies recipe Bake chewy festive peppermint cookies
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter, softened
- ¾ cup Granulated Sugar
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar, packed
- 2 Large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 ½ cups White Chocolate Chips
- ½ – 1 teaspoon Peppermint Extract (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup Crushed Peppermint Candies
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes (or overnight) for best results.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are set and the centers are still slightly soft.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Enjoy!
Notes
These White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are the perfect embodiment of festive cheer, offering a delightful balance of sweet white chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and a soft, chewy texture. This recipe is more than just a cookie; it’s a memory in the making, a tradition waiting to be born.