Description
Indulge in the Festive Delight of White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies. These White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect holiday treat to share with family and friends. With a soft, chewy texture and a delightful blend of white chocolate and peppermint, these cookies embody the spirit of the season. The vibrant crunch of candy canes adds an eye-catching flair, making them not just delicious but also visually appealing. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply want to enjoy a sweet moment with a warm cup of cocoa, these cookies will bring joy to every occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1 cup white sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Mix in vanilla and peppermint extracts, adding eggs one at a time until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate flour, baking soda, and salt until combined; adjust consistency if needed.
- Fold in crushed candy canes and white chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
- Roll dough into balls (about 1 – 1.5 tablespoons each) and space them on the prepared sheets.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes until tops are set; optionally add more chocolate chips on top while warm.
- Cool on the sheets for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg