Description
White chocolate and candy cane Christmas cookies, perfect for adding a festive and delicious touch to your holiday celebrations! (makes 12 cookies)
Ingredients
- 120 g (1/2 cup) unsalted butter - softened
- 100 g (1/2 cup) white sugar
- 50 g (1/4 cup) brown sugar
- 1 large egg - at room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 240 g (2 cups) all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 pinch of salt
- 150 g (1 cup) white chocolate chips
- 4-5 candy canes
Instructions
- Place the candy canes in a resealable bag and crush them with a rolling pin until you have small candy pieces.
- In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter with the white sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and creamy.
- Mix in the egg and vanilla extract, beating until the dough is smooth and well combined.
- Using a spatula, fold in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Then add the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes, making sure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop the dough using an ice cream scoop or spoon to form evenly sized balls, and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Refrigerate the tray of cookie dough balls for 1 hour or freeze them for 20 minutes to help the cookies retain their shape during baking.
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Bake the cookies for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Storage: Keep the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 3 months.
Tips:
- Use softened butter for a perfectly smooth texture.
- Chill the dough before baking for thick, bakery-style cookies.
- Don’t overbake: remove them from the oven as soon as the edges turn lightly golden.
- Add the crushed *candy canes* just before shaping the dough to preserve their color and texture.
- For extra indulgence, sprinkle additional candy pieces on top after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: cookies
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 23.2 g
- Sodium: 318.6 mg
- Fat: 12.7 g
- Carbohydrates: 39.8 g
- Protein: 3.4 g
- Cholesterol: 39.6 mg