White Chocolate Peppermint Christmas Cookies
These cookies are soft, buttery, and speckled with sweet peppermint candy and creamy white chocolate—perfect for cookie exchanges or cozy movie nights (maybe Howl’s Moving Castle, judging by the cute book in the background!).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~25 minutes
Ingredients
1 cup butter, softened
¾ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2½ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks
¾ cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment.
Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
Whisk dry ingredients in a separate bowl: flour, baking soda, and salt.
Combine wet and dry, then fold in white chocolate and crushed peppermint.
Scoop dough into 1.5-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on baking sheets.
Bake for 9–11 minutes, or until edges are golden and centers just set.
Cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Optional Twists
Dip half of each cookie in melted white chocolate and sprinkle with extra crushed candy cane
Add a pinch of peppermint extract to the dough for more minty depth
Use holiday sprinkles or edible glitter for a magical finish
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Protein: 2g