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White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies

  • Author: Sally Thompson
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Get ready to make your new favorite holiday treat! These White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies are everything you crave in a festive dessert—creamy cheesecake centers, melty white chocolate chips, and crunchy peppermint bits wrapped inside a soft, buttery cookie. Perfect for cozy winter nights, cookie swaps, or easy holiday gifting, this easy recipe brings bold flavors and luscious textures together in every bite. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, easy dessert recipes, or holiday food ideas, these cookies are guaranteed to brighten your table. Soft, sweet, and full of holiday magic, they’re the perfect healthy snack (for the soul!) and ideal for your seasonal breakfast ideas or dinner ideas when you want something special.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar, packed
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup crushed candy canes
  • 6 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ⅓ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
    In a small bowl, mix cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Scoop 1-teaspoon portions onto a lined baking sheet and freeze for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Make the Cookie Dough:
    Cream butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla until combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
    Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  4. Add Mix-Ins:
    Gently fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
  5. Assemble the Cookies:
    Scoop about 1.5 tablespoons of dough, flatten, place a frozen cheesecake filling in the center, and seal the dough around it.
  6. Chill the Dough Balls:
    Refrigerate assembled cookie dough balls for 30 minutes.
  7. Bake:
    Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake cookies for 10–12 minutes until edges are set but centers are still soft.
  8. Cool and Serve:
    Let cookies cool for 5 minutes on the baking sheet, then transfer to a wire rack. Optional: sprinkle extra crushed peppermint on top!
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes

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