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Peppermint Cookies

Soft and chewy peppermint cookies with a delightful mix of white chocolate and crushed candy canes, perfect for the holidays.

  • Total Time: 34 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 large egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp peppermint extract
  • 1 1/3 cups white chocolate chips, plus more for tops
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  2. In an electric stand mixer bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until well blended.
  3. Add egg and egg yolk, followed by vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Mix well.
  4. Add the flour mixture until combined.
  5. Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
  6. Scoop the dough using a cookie scoop and shape into balls.
  7. Chill the dough balls for about 20 minutes.
  8. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Transfer cookie dough balls to the lined sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
  10. Bake for 12 to 14 minutes until puffed and slightly under-baked in the center.
  11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  12. Press extra white chocolate chips into warm cookies if desired.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can be frozen for up to 3 months.

  • Author: miguel-santiago
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 14 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: peppermint, cookies, holiday desserts, baking, sweet treats