White Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

Soft and chewy white chocolate chip peppermint cookies with flakes of candy cane are delicious and a holiday favorite. Lots of texture in every bite!

The holiday times are a perfect time for cookies and this duo of white chocolate and peppermint is perfect for the holidays. The crushed candy canes and white chocolate chips give these cookies the beautiful red and white color topping.

These cookies have a perfect balance of peppermint flavor. Vanilla and peppermint extract give these cookies that perfect flavor along with the crushed candy canes of course!

To crush the candy canes, place them in a zip lock back and smash them with a rolling pin, you'll need to crush 2 candy canes so have fun crushing!

Let's get started on how to bake these cookies!

1. In a stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat the room temperature butter with sugar on high speed until light and fluffy.

2. Add the egg, vanilla and peppermint extract and mix until combined.

3. In a separate bowl, sift the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.

4. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low speed until well combined. Scrape down the bowl as needed.

5. Add the white chocolate chips and half of the crushed candy canes and mix until they're all incorporated.

6. Place the dough in a plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes. Chilling the dough is important, because it'll be too soft to roll into balls if you try to skip the chilling!

7. Using a small ice cream scoop or 1 tablespoon, portion out small balls. Roll in your hands and roll them in the crushed candy canes we preserved from earlier.

8. Place cookies on the lined baking sheet and chill for additional 10 minutes before baking.

9. Bake the cookies at 350 degrees F for 7 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool before enjoying!