Description
Delightful cookies blending the rich flavor of chocolate with refreshing crushed candy canes, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chunks
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup peppermint extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add to the butter mixture, blending well.
- Fold in the chocolate chunks and 1/4 cup of the crushed candy canes.
- Drop tablespoon-sized cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Let cool on the sheets for a few minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate chips until smooth.
- Drizzle the melted white chocolate over each cookie and sprinkle with remaining crushed candy canes.
- Allow to set before serving.
Notes
Cookie dough can be refrigerated for up to 48 hours before baking. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg