Description
These white chocolate peppermint cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with festive flavor. Made with creamy white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint, this easy recipe is perfect as a quick dessert, holiday treat, or sweet snack. Great for anyone searching for easy recipes, dessert ideas, or holiday food ideas that deliver both flavor and simplicity.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3. Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla and peppermint extract.
5. Gradually combine dry ingredients into wet mixture.
6. Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
7. Chill dough for 30–60 minutes.
8. Scoop dough onto baking sheets.
9. Bake for 9–12 minutes until edges are golden.
10. Cool before serving.
Notes
Use room temperature butter for smooth mixing and better texture.
Avoid overbaking to maintain soft, chewy cookies.
Chilling the dough enhances flavor and controls spreading.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg