Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these delightful White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies. Perfectly blending creamy white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of minty candy canes, these cookies are sure to become a holiday favorite. Their vibrant flavors and beautiful presentation make them ideal for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or simply enjoying at home. Easy to make and fun for the whole family, these cookies are not only a treat for your taste buds but also a joy to share with friends and loved ones.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, adding vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet ingredients 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; centers may appear slightly underbaked.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg