Description
Delightfully festive, White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect blend of creamy white chocolate and crunchy, minty candy canes. These cookies bring warmth and joy to any holiday gathering, making them an essential treat for the season. With their soft centers and slightly crispy edges, each bite is a delightful experience. Easy to make and customizable with various add-ins, these cookies will quickly become a family favorite. Gather your ingredients, follow our simple steps, and indulge in the magic of holiday baking!
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 mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time and then mix in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt; gradually combine with wet ingredients.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spaced about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes 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: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg