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White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies

White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
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White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies are the perfect festive treat to brighten up your holiday gatherings. With their soft and chewy texture, these cookies combine the creamy sweetness of white chocolate with the refreshing crunch of crushed candy canes. They not only taste delightful but also add a vibrant touch to your dessert table. Whether you’re gifting them to friends, enjoying them at a cozy night in, or sharing them at holiday parties, these cookies are sure to impress everyone with their festive flavor and charming appearance.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 1½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup crushed candy canes
  • 1¼ cup white chocolate chips (divided)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
  3. Add vanilla and peppermint extracts, then mix in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
  4. Gradually combine flour, baking soda, and salt at low speed; adjust flour as needed for consistency.
  5. Fold in crushed candy canes and 1 cup of white chocolate chips until just combined.
  6. Scoop dough into balls (1 – 1½ tablespoons each) on lined sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until tops are set; press remaining chocolate chips on top after removing from the oven.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

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