Description
White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookies are a festive winter treat that combines creamy white chocolate with refreshing peppermint, creating a delightful burst of flavor in every bite. Soft, chewy, and adorned with colorful sprinkles, these cookies evoke the warmth of holiday gatherings and the sweet aroma of baking. Perfect for cookie exchanges or as a cozy dessert by the fireplace, they’re sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder; set aside.
- In another bowl, beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-5 minutes).
- Mix in eggs one at a time and add vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gradually combine dry mixture into wet ingredients on low speed until just mixed.
- Gently fold in white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
- Scoop rounded balls onto prepared sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg