Description
Soft and chewy peppermint cookies packed with white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy, perfect for the holidays or anytime you crave a cool, minty treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and a pinch of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in crushed peppermint candies and white chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
- Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Don’t overbake to keep cookies chewy.
- Sprinkle extra peppermint on top of dough balls for a festive look.
- Store with a slice of bread to keep cookies soft longer.