Description
White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect festive treat, combining the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of peppermint candy canes. These easy-to-make cookies will fill your home with delightful aromas and create joyful moments with family and friends during the holiday season. Ideal for cookie exchanges or as a sweet gift, each bite is a celebration of flavor that you’ll want to enjoy year-round.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup crushed candy canes
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes until evenly distributed.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg