Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies, a perfect blend of creamy white chocolate and crunchy mint. These cookies are not only visually appealing but also offer a unique flavor that captures the essence of the holiday season. Ideal for gift-giving, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying at home, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike. With simple ingredients and easy preparation steps, you can whip up a batch in no time. Enjoy the sweet aroma of baking as your kitchen transforms into a winter wonderland!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then incorporate the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients until just mixed; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons onto prepared sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden while centers remain slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
