Description
Indulge in the festive joy of White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies, a delightful treat that blends creamy white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of candy canes. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these cookies are easy to whip up and yield a generous batch ideal for sharing. Their unique flavor combination makes them a standout among traditional holiday sweets, ensuring they will be a hit at cookie exchanges and cozy family nights alike. With their beautiful presentation and delicious taste, they’re sure to bring smiles and warmth to your celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one by one, adding vanilla extract after each.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spacing them apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden; allow cooling on the sheet briefly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg