Description
These White Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies are a delightful holiday treat that combines the sweetness of white chocolate with the cool, refreshing taste of peppermint. The crispy rice cereal adds a satisfying crunch to every bite, making them a perfect addition to any Christmas cookie platter.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Additional Mix-ins:
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- ½ cup crispy rice cereal (optional, for added crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in Mix-ins: Fold in the white chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candies, and crispy rice cereal if using.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets and bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For best results, use freshly crushed peppermint candies.
- You can also use peppermint baking chips in place of crushed candy.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Dough can be chilled for up to 24 hours before baking for a thicker cookie.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
