Description
White chocolate candy cane cookies are a festive delight that beautifully blend creamy white chocolate and crunchy candy canes. Perfect for holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or simply indulging at home, these cookies embody the spirit of the season with their minty flavor and sweet aroma. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can create a batch that will impress family and friends alike. The vibrant colors and enticing taste make these cookies a crowd-pleaser suitable for all ages.
Ingredients
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- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture; mix until just combined.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; cookies may look slightly underbaked.
- Allow to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For softer cookies, avoid overmixing the dough. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading. Consider adding chopped nuts for extra texture.