Description
Sweet, chewy white chocolate peppermint cookies perfect for the holidays! Learn how to bake these festive treats step by step.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/3 cup peppermint pieces
Instructions
- Preheat and prep: Start by preheating your oven to 350°F. While it’s heating up, line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set it aside. Chop your peppermint candies into small pieces if you haven’t already. (Tip: Use a large knife and keep the pieces small enough to stick to the dough.)
- Cream the wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until it’s light and fluffy. This takes about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth. The batter will smell heavenly already!
- Mix in the dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour, baking soda, and salt to the wet mixture. Stir until just combined—don’t overmix, or the cookies could turn out dense. The dough will be soft but not sticky.
- Fold in the white chocolate: Gently stir in the white chocolate chips until they’re evenly distributed throughout the dough. (Try not to snack on too many during this step… but hey, no judgment!)
- Form and coat the dough balls: Roll the dough into small balls about 1.5-2 inches in diameter. Dip the tops of each ball into the crushed peppermint pieces, pressing gently so they stick. Arrange the balls on the baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake to perfection: Pop the tray into the oven and bake for 10-11 minutes. The cookies will look slightly underbaked in the center, but that’s what you want—leave them on the baking sheet for 1-2 minutes after removing them from the oven, and they’ll finish setting.
- Cool and enjoy: Carefully transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. The hardest part? Waiting those 10 minutes before digging in!
Notes
Serving ideas: Make them extra special
For a festive presentation, arrange these cookies on a platter with a sprinkle of extra crushed peppermint on top. They also look adorable in clear treat bags tied with a ribbon—perfect for gifting. If you’re feeling fancy, serve them warm alongside a scoop of vanilla ice cream or with a drizzle of melted white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert