White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies Recipe
Delight in the festive flavors of White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies, featuring a buttery base adorned with sweet white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes. Perfectly soft with a hint of peppermint, these cookies bring holiday cheer to any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare baking sheets by lining them with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which typically takes about 2-3 minutes. This aerates the butter and sugars for tender cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract and mix until everything is well combined to create a smooth batter.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to distribute the leavening agents evenly throughout the flour.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in White Chocolate and Candy Canes: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes, distributing them evenly throughout the dough to ensure every bite has festive flavor.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the cookies about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn lightly golden. The centers might look slightly underbaked but will firm up as they cool.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This helps them set and prevents breaking.
Notes
- For extra peppermint flavor, sprinkle a few additional crushed candy canes on top of the cookies before baking.
- To make the cookies more festive, consider using red and white candy cane pieces for a colorful contrast.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.
- Be careful not to overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to avoid tough cookies.
Keywords: white chocolate cookies, candy cane cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies, peppermint cookies, festive cookies, white chocolate chip cookies
