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White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Perfectly Soft White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies to Savor

These White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are soft, chewy, and infused with minty flavor, making them a festive treat everyone can enjoy.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free baking blend for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder acts as a leavening agent
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda enhances rise and texture
  • 3/4 cup salted butter swap with dairy-free butter for dairy-free
  • 1 cup granulated sugar sweetens and adds chewy texture
  • 1 large egg serves as a binding agent
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract elevates flavor
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract use less for milder taste
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips replace with dark chocolate for richer flavor
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes adds texture and crunch

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric Mixer
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
  6. Gently fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
  7. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the dough for at least 15 minutes.
  8. Scoop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  9. Bake for 9-10 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 45mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cookies can be made gluten-free and dairy-free with appropriate substitutes.

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