White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Recipe
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- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies
- Category: Cookie
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 115g unsalted butter, softened
- 150g granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 225g plain flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 175g white chocolate chips
- 50g crushed peppermint candy canes
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. This usually takes about 3-5 minutes with an electric mixer. The mixture should be pale and almost doubled in volume. This step is crucial for achieving that soft, chewy texture.
- Add the Egg and Extracts. Beat in the egg, followed by the vanilla and peppermint extracts. Mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage, as it can lead to tough cookies. The peppermint extract is strong, so a little goes a long way!
- Combine Dry Ingredients. In a separate bowl, whisk together the plain flour, baking soda, and salt. This ensures that the baking soda is evenly distributed throughout the flour.
- Gradually Add Dry Ingredients to Wet Ingredients. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Again, be careful not to overmix. The dough should be soft but not sticky.
- Stir in White Chocolate Chips and Candy Canes. Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy canes. Make sure they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Chill the Dough. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. This helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking. I sometimes chill it for longer – even overnight – if I’m short on time.
- Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets. Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4). Line baking sheets with baking parchment.
- Scoop and Bake. Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centres are still slightly soft. My children prefer them slightly softer, so I tend to err on the side of 10 minutes.
- Cool and Enjoy! Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Now, enjoy your freshly baked white chocolate peppermint cookies!
Notes
Indulge in festive cheer with these easy White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies! A simple, family-friendly recipe perfect for Christmas baking.