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White Chocolate Chip Peppermint Cookies

Deliciously festive cookies filled with creamy white chocolate chips and refreshing peppermint, perfect for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup butter (room temperature) Rich and creamy for a luscious base.
  • 1.5 cups sugar Sweet granules that balance the flavors.
  • 2 whole eggs Acts as binding agents.
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract Burst of refreshing mint flavor.
  • 3 cups flour Foundation of the cookie.
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder Helps cookies rise.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda For leavening.
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar Adds stability to texture.
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt Enhances flavors.
Mix-ins
  • 1.5 cups white chocolate chips Indulgent and creamy.
  • 0.75 cup crushed candy canes Sweet and minty with a crunchy texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar for about three minutes.
  4. Add eggs and peppermint extract to the mixture; cream for another 2-3 minutes.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture; mix until just combined.
  7. Fold in the white chocolate chips and most of the crushed candy canes.
  8. Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion out the dough.
  9. Dip the tops of the cookie dough balls into the reserved crushed candy canes.
Baking
  1. Place the dough on the prepared baking sheets and bake for 8-10 minutes.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring to a wire cooling rack.

Notes

For best results, ensure butter is at room temperature and consider chilling the dough before baking. Variations include adding nuts or using dark chocolate chips.