Description
Delight in these festive White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies that combine creamy white chocolate chips with the refreshing crunch of peppermint candies. Perfectly soft with a subtle crisp edge, these cookies are a holiday favorite that bring together classic flavors in a simple, easy-to-make recipe.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, indicating good aeration for soft cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract to enhance the cookie’s flavor profile.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing thoroughly until the dough is well combined but avoiding overmixing to prevent tough cookies.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies, distributing them evenly throughout the cookie dough.
- Shape and Bake: Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them adequately. Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
- Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, which helps set their texture and prevents breakage.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with the sugars.
- Crush peppermint candies finely but not into powder to retain crunchy texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake and allow to finish setting on the cooling rack.
- These cookies can be frozen before or after baking for convenient holiday treats.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
