Description
Indulgent white chocolate peppermint cookies bring festive cheer to holiday baking with their delightful blend of creamy chocolate and cool mint. Crisp edges and rich flavors make these treats irresistible when you want a sweet seasonal celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 1 3/4 cups (220 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (170 grams) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
Binding and Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup (50 grams) peppermint pieces
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment by heating to 350°F and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie release.
- Transform candy canes into fine fragments using a rolling pin or chopping technique, creating a festive peppermint topping.
- Whip softened butter and sugar together until achieving a light, airy consistency, then introduce egg and vanilla extract, blending thoroughly.
- Gradually fold flour, baking soda, and salt into the mixture, creating a cohesive dough while avoiding excessive mixing.
- Gently integrate white chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough for delightful flavor pockets.
- Craft uniform dough spheres approximately 1.5-2 inches in diameter, delicately coating the tops with crushed peppermint pieces by pressing gently.
- Arrange cookie dough balls on prepared baking sheet, maintaining spacing between each. Bake for 10-11 minutes, observing a slightly underbaked center which will solidify during cooling.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheet for 1-2 minutes before transferring to a cooling rack, permitting complete temperature reduction and texture stabilization.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Replace white chocolate chips with dairy-free alternatives for a vegan-friendly version, ensuring everyone can enjoy these festive treats.
- Use a food processor to crush peppermint candies more evenly, creating a fine, consistent texture that distributes better throughout the cookie.
- Store cookies in an airtight container with parchment paper between layers to maintain their crisp texture and prevent sticking for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg