Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies! Bursting with creamy white chocolate and a refreshing crunch from crushed candy canes, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they make a wonderful addition to any dessert table or a thoughtful homemade gift. With just the right balance of sweetness and minty flavor, these cookies are sure to be a favorite during the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg