Description
These White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies are a delightful holiday treat, combining the flavors of white chocolate and peppermint in a chewy, festive cookie. Perfect for Christmas cookie swaps or as a homemade gift!
Ingredients
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For the Cookies:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint bark (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet mixture.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in the white chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candies, and peppermint bark if using.
- Bake: Scoop dough onto baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra peppermint crunch, sprinkle additional crushed candy on top before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Great for holiday cookie swaps or gifting!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
