White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
White chocolate candy cane cookies are a festive treat that brings holiday cheer to any occasion. With their delightful combination of creamy white chocolate and crunchy, minty candy canes, they’re sure to become a holiday favorite in your home.Whether you stick to the classic recipe or try out some of the suggested variations, these cookies are bound to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to bake some holiday magic.Happy baking!
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Cream Butter and Sugars:In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in White Chocolate and Candy Canes:Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Shape the Cookies:Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake:Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may still look slightly underbaked, but they will set as the cookies cool.
- Cool:Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Baking Tips and Tricks
Want to perfect your cookie game? Here are some tips.Achieving the Perfect Texture
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure your butter and eggs are at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Chill the Dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
Preventing Overbaking
- Watch the Edges: Cookies continue to cook on the baking sheet after you take them out of the oven. Remove them when the edges are set, but the centers are still soft.
- Cooling Time: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack.