Description
This holiday season, elevate your celebrations with White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Christmas Cookies. Soft, chewy chocolate cookies are adorned with creamy white chocolate and topped with crushed peppermint candy for a festive touch. Each bite delivers a delightful blend of rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint, making these cookies a must-have treat for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract; mix until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until slightly underbaked; cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Once cooled, dip cookies in melted white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg