Description
A festive dessert combining rich, buttery cookie dough with creamy white chocolate chunks and crushed candy canes for a refreshing minty twist. Perfect for holiday gatherings, gift exchanges, or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
– 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or substitute with gluten-free flour)
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– 1/2 teaspoon salt
– 1 cup softened unsalted butter (or vegan margarine for a dairy-free option)
– 3/4 cup granulated sugar
– 3/4 cup brown sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 teaspoon peppermint extract (adjust to taste)
– 2 large eggs (or flax eggs: 2 tbsp ground flaxseed + 6 tbsp water for vegan version)
– 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips (or dairy-free white chocolate chips)
– 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (plus extra for rolling, optional)
Instructions
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream 1 cup softened butter with 3/4 cup granulated sugar and 3/4 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Extracts: Beat in 2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract until fully combined.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually incorporate the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Fold in 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips and 1/2 cup crushed candy canes.
- Chill Dough: Chill the dough for at least 1 hour to firm it up and enhance texture.
- Shape and Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them evenly. Optionally, roll dough balls in additional crushed candy canes before baking.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake for 8–10 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges and set centers.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on a rack before serving.
Notes
– Adjust peppermint extract to taste—add more for extra mintiness or reduce for subtlety.
– Chilling the dough is essential for preventing spreading and ensuring soft, chewy cookies.
– Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days; freeze unbaked dough balls or baked cookies for longer storage.
– For a festive touch, drizzle melted dark or white chocolate over cooled cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8–10 minutes
- Category: Dessert / Cookies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American-inspired / Holiday-themed
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: ~150 kcal
- Sugar: ~12g
- Sodium: ~80mg
- Fat: ~8g
- Saturated Fat: ~5g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~3g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~18g
- Fiber: ~0g
- Protein: ~2g
- Cholesterol: ~20mg