Description
These White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies are a festive treat that brings the holiday spirit into your home. With a perfect blend of creamy white chocolate and refreshing peppermint, each cookie offers a melt-in-your-mouth experience that’s both comforting and celebratory. Easy to prepare, they make ideal gifts or a delightful addition to your holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until combined.
- Gradually add the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden; let cool on wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: - For variation, substitute white chocolate with dark or milk chocolate. - Enhance texture by adding chopped nuts or dried fruits. - Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.