Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Dipped in White Chocolate
Chocolate Peppermint Cookies Dipped in White Chocolate are a festive delight that combines soft, chewy chocolate cookies with a refreshing burst of peppermint, all wrapped in creamy white chocolate. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, these cookies will fill your home with warmth and cheer. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they are sure to become a seasonal favorite for everyone!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 2 cups white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in peppermint extract.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just blended. Fold in half of the white chocolate chips.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto prepared sheets and bake for 10-12 minutes until set but soft in the center. Cool on wire racks.
- Melt remaining white chocolate chips; dip half of each cookie and let excess drip off before returning to parchment paper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: - Chill cookie dough before baking to maintain shape. - Substitute dark chocolate for dipping or add crushed candy canes for extra holiday flair. - Store cookies in an airtight container for up to five days or freeze individually wrapped.