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White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

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Delicious and festive cookies perfect for the holidays with a delightful combination of white chocolate and peppermint.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and creamy.
  4. Mix in the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract until smooth.
  5. Add your dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix just until combined.
  6. Fold in the white chocolate chips and half of the crushed peppermint candies.
  7. Scoop the dough into rounded balls and place them on the baking sheets.
  8. Press extra peppermint pieces on top of each dough ball.
  9. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are set.
  10. Let them cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

These cookies can be frozen before baking for up to three months. Let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container at room temperature.

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