Description
Indulge in the festive delight of White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies, a sweet treat that perfectly blends creamy white chocolate with refreshing minty candy canes. These cookies are a wonderful addition to any holiday gathering, whether for cookie exchanges, cozy family nights, or as thoughtful homemade gifts. Their vibrant flavors and cheerful appearance make them an instant crowd-pleaser, and they are simple enough for bakers of all skill levels to create. With just a few essential ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll have these delicious cookies ready to share in no time!
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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- 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 or until edges are lightly golden; centers may look slightly underbaked but will set while cooling.
- Cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for about 30 minutes before baking. You can also substitute crushed candy canes with peppermint extract—add around half a teaspoon for flavor enhancement.