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White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Soft White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies for Holiday Joy

These Soft White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies are a festive treat filled with the delightful flavor of peppermint and creamy white chocolate.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.75 cups salted butter use unsalted butter for more controlled saltiness
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract adjust to taste
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips can be swapped for dark chocolate chips
  • 0.5 cup crushed candy canes use crushed peppermint as a substitute if needed

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer or stand mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • spatula
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture; stir until just combined.
  6. Fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
  7. Chill the dough for about 15 minutes in the refrigerator.
  8. Scoop out dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  9. Bake for 9-10 minutes until lightly golden at the edges, then cool on the baking sheet.
  10. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough helps achieve thicker cookies. Adjust the peppermint extract for personal taste. Always line baking sheets with parchment paper to aid in removal and cleanup.

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