Celebrate the festive season with these White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies, a perfect combination of sweet white chocolate and peppermint candy canes. These cookies are not only delightful to look at but also pack a punch of holiday flavor, making them a fantastic choice for cookie exchanges, holiday parties, or cozy nights in. The sweet creaminess of white chocolate and the refreshing crunch of candy canes make these cookies a favorite during the holiday season.
Delightfully Sweet with a Peppermint Twist
These cookies bring the joyful flavors of the holiday season into a simple, delightful treat. Each cookie is a perfect balance of rich white chocolate and cool, crisp peppermint, making them an irresistible addition to any holiday spread.
Tips for Perfect White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
- Creaming is Key: Start with softened butter to ensure your sugar and butter cream together into a light and fluffy base for your cookies.
- Even Mixing: When incorporating the dry ingredients, mix until just combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can lead to tough cookies.
- Gentle Folding: Fold in the white chocolate chips and candy cane pieces gently to ensure they are evenly distributed without breaking them down too much.
- Consistent Size: Use a tablespoon or a cookie scoop to drop the dough onto your baking sheets. This helps ensure all your cookies bake at the same rate and size.
- Watch the Oven: Keep an eye on your cookies as they bake, removing them when the edges just start to turn golden to ensure they stay soft and chewy on the inside.
Recipe for White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
- Cooking time: 10-12 minutes per batch
- Serving: Makes about 24 cookies
- Equipment: Baking sheets, parchment paper, mixing bowls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Directions:
- Preheat and Prepare: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Chocolate and Candy Canes: Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Shape Cookies: Drop tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are light golden.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Enjoy Your Festive Creation
These White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are sure to bring smiles and holiday cheer to your home. Serve them fresh for the best flavor and texture, or store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh for days. Enjoy the holiday season with each bite of these festive, flavorful cookies!
