Description
Delight in these festive White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies, perfectly soft with a hint of minty crunch from crushed candy canes, and rich bursts of creamy white chocolate in every bite. Ideal for holiday celebrations or any time you crave a sweet seasonal treat.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to ensure the cookies do not stick.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. This step incorporates air, giving cookies a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract to infuse flavor evenly.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to distribute the leavening agent and seasoning evenly.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing which could toughen the cookies.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips and Candy Canes: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden while the centers remain soft and chewy.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes so they set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Ensure candy canes are crushed finely to prevent large sharp pieces in the cookies.
- Substitute white chocolate chips for semi-sweet chips if a less sweet flavor is desired.
