Description
Experience the magic of the holiday season with these White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with festive flavors, each cookie features crunchy candy cane pieces and a drizzle of creamy white chocolate. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, these cookies will fill your kitchen with delightful aromas and create lasting memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar (light)
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; mix well.
- Gradually blend dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes gently.
- Drop dough by tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cooling slightly before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: For added flavor variation, try using dark chocolate or flavored extracts like peppermint. To enhance texture, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.