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White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, combining soft, buttery cookie dough with creamy white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy canes. These festive cookies are easy to make and bring a delightful crunch and minty sweetness that’s perfect for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or cozy winter nights.

Ingredients

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Add-ins

  • 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup crushed candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate them. Then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures the leavening and seasoning are evenly distributed.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which can make cookies tough.
  6. Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes so they are evenly distributed throughout the dough, adding creamy sweetness and festive crunch.
  7. Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets: Using rounded tablespoons, scoop the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are just golden brown, indicating they are cooked through but still soft inside.
  9. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely, which prevents sogginess and helps them firm up.

Notes

  • Use finely crushed candy canes for even distribution and texture throughout the cookies.
  • These cookies freeze well and can be made in advance for convenient holiday preparation.
  • For extra flair, drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with more crushed peppermint candy.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/white-chocolate-candy-cane-cookies-recipe-2/