Description
Delicious soft cookies featuring white chocolate and crushed peppermint, perfect for the holidays!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 package (3 oz) instant vanilla pudding mix
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- 1️⃣ Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture looks light and fluffy. This step builds the base texture and helps the cookies bake up soft.
- 2️⃣ Add Eggs and Flavorings: Mix in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract and peppermint extract. Blend just until smooth and fully combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
- 3️⃣ Combine the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, instant pudding mix, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing only until a soft dough forms.
- 4️⃣ Fold in the Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies using a spatula. Stop as soon as everything is evenly distributed to keep the dough tender.
- 5️⃣ Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Chilling helps the cookies hold their shape and improves the final texture.
- 6️⃣ Bake the Cookies: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop the chilled dough onto parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing evenly. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look slightly soft. Let cool briefly before transferring to a rack.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase the peppermint extract slightly.
- These cookies can be stored 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: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg