Peppermint White Chocolate Chip Cookies are chewy, buttery cookies with fantastic holiday flavor! Peppermint cookies sweetened with white chocolate chips, perfect for Santa!

These peppermint cookies are a delightful dessert during the holiday season, bring them to your next cookie exchange and watch how quickly they disappear!

There is something truly magical about the flavors in these peppermint chocolate chip cookies, the crushed candy with the soft cookie is a perfect combination. From the sweet and chewy cookie edges, to the bits of crushed peppermint, these white chocolate chip cookies are perfect for leaving out for Santa.

White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies: A Festive Holiday Treat

White chocolate and candy canes are two classic holiday flavors that come together in a delicious way in these White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies. These cookies are perfect for any holiday gathering or as a special treat for yourself. With their festive appearance and sweet flavor, they are sure to be a hit with anyone who tries them.

The cookies are made with a combination of white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes, giving them a delightful texture and flavor that is both sweet and slightly minty. The recipe is easy to follow and requires only a few simple ingredients, making it a great option for those who want to make a homemade treat without spending too much time in the kitchen. Whether you are an experienced baker or just starting out, these cookies are a fun and delicious way to celebrate the holiday season.

Why you’ll love these Peppermint Cookies

• They’re easy to make: With simple ingredients and a straightforward recipe, these cookies are a breeze to whip up. Even if you’re not an experienced baker, you can still make these cookies with ease.
• They’re great for gift-giving: If you’re looking for a homemade gift to give to friends and family during the holidays, these cookies are a great option. They’re easy to package and transport, and their festive appearance makes them a thoughtful and delicious gift.
• Peppermint and chocolate. Really, need we say more? The flavor combination alone is a huge selling point for this amazing cookie recipe.

Peppermint White Chocolate Cookies Ingredients

Flour: You will need 2 ½ cups of all purpose flour for the base of this simple cookie dough.

Baking soda: 1 tsp of baking soda will help these cookies puff up nicely as they bake.

Salt: Use 1 tsp of salt to balance the incredible flavors in this cookie recipe.

Butter: For rich and moist treats, you need 1 cup of butter, softened.

Sugar: Adding ¾ cups of each granulated white sugar and brown sugar (firmly packed) will make the cookies sweet and chewy.

Vanilla: Using 1 ½ tsp of vanilla extract will enhance all the wonderful flavors well.

Eggs: 2 large eggs is needed to bind the dough together and give the dough great texture.

White chocolate chips: You will want to use 2 cups of white chocolate chips so there is plenty in every bite.

Peppermint pieces: Add in ½ cup of crushed peppermint candies. A good way to crush them is to use the food processor or place them into a baggie and roll them with a rolling pin.

How to Make Peppermint White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Prep

Start by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. Then line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicon mat, set it aside.

Also, crush the peppermint candy into small pieces using a food processor or a zip locked bag and a rolling pin.

Cookie dough

In a small bowl, combine and mix the flour, baking soda, and salt, set these ingredients aside.

Next, in a large bowl, combine the white sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and eggs; stir until completely combined. Then add in the vanilla extract and mix again well.

Proceed to combine the dry flour mixture with the wet ingredients and stir to combine.

Now, fold in the white chocolate chips and half of the crushed peppermint pieces.

Scoop

Using a cookie scoop, drop cookie dough onto the prepared cookie sheets. If you want large cookies, use a large 3 TBSP scoop. Use a medium, 1.5 TBSP cookie scoop, if you want smaller cookies.

Proceed to top each cookie with the remaining peppermint pieces, pressing them into the dough only slightly.

Bake

Place the cookies in the preheated oven, for large cookies bake for 12-14 minutes, for the smaller size cookies bake them for 9-11 minutes.

Let the cookies cool on the tray for about 5 minutes, then transfer them to a cooling rack to cool completely.

Serve immediately and enjoy!

Variations and Substitutions for Peppermint Cookies

White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are a classic holiday treat that can be customized to fit different tastes and dietary needs. Here are a few variations and substitutions that can be made to the original recipe:

• Chocolate Chips: Instead of using white chocolate chips, dark or milk chocolate chips can be used for a different flavor. Alternatively, dairy-free chocolate chips can be used for a vegan or lactose-free option.
• Candy Canes: Peppermint candy canes are traditionally used in this recipe, but other flavors can be used as well. For example, cinnamon candy canes can be used for a spicier twist, or fruity candy canes can be used for a different flavor profile.
• Flour: All-purpose flour can be substituted with gluten-free flour for a gluten-free option. Almond flour can also be used for a nuttier flavor.
• Butter: Unsalted butter can be substituted with vegan butter for a vegan option. Coconut oil can also be used for a dairy-free option.

How long are chocolate chip peppermint cookies good for?

These cookies taste best if eaten within 3 or 4 days. Depending on the size of the candy cane pieces, you may find that they soften and become chewy the older the cookies get. Store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh as long as possible.

What kind of peppermint candies should I use?

I recommend sticking with peppermint candies like the little round breath mints or actual candy canes. When crushed, these will break up easily into smaller pieces and add the perfect amount of sweet minty flavor throughout the cookies.

What is the secret to achieving the perfect cookie texture?

The secret to achieving the perfect texture for White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies is to use the right amount of flour and not overmix the dough. Overmixing can result in tough and dry cookies. It’s also an option to chill the dough for about an hour before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent spreading.

What is the purpose of using a cookie scoop versus a spoon?

Using a cookie scoop ensures that all the cookies are the same size and will bake evenly. It also makes the process faster and more efficient. Using a spoon can result in cookies of different sizes and shapes, which can affect the baking time and texture. A cookie scoop also helps to portion the dough evenly, which can prevent waste and ensure that you get the most cookies out of your batch.

How to Get a Perfectly Round Cookie Shape

Want to know a neat little trick? After your cookies have been baked, while they are still hot and cooling on the pan, take a medium-sized round cookie cutter or a round glass/drinking mug and place it over the top of the cookie. The round shape should be slightly bigger than the cookie for this trick to work.

Swirl the round cutter/object around the cookie, knocking it into the sides a bit as you go. The more you swirl, the smaller and thicker the cookie will become. Then let the cookies cool. This is how you can get homemade cookies to look perfectly rounded. This trick won’t work with cutout cookies, but it works fine with drop cookies and rolled cookies.

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Peppermint white chocolate chip cookies have a refreshing minty flavor, sweet bits of white chocolate, and are the perfect winter treat! These peppermint cookies are a delightful treat during the holiday season, bring them to your next cookie exchange and watch how quickly they disappear!