Soft and chewy white chocolate chip and candy cane cookies topped with candy cane kisses. These easy cookies make the perfect Christmas cookie this year, filled with tons of peppermint flavor. Everyone will love these delicious peppermint Christmas cookies.
The cookie dough is made similar to a classic sugar cookie dough, except that instead of vanilla extract, peppermint extract is used instead. And white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes are folded into the cookie dough. After the cookies have baked, each one is topped with a candy cane kiss. Let the cookies cool completely on a cooling rack before serving.
Candy Cane Blossom Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
- candy cane kisses
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. In a large bowl, combine butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the egg and peppermint extract until smooth. Add in the flour mixture, and mix until it is fully combined.
- Fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes. Roll the cookie dough into balls, and place them onto a large ungreased baking sheet at least 2-inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from the oven and place one candy cane kiss on each cookie.
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