Description
White Chocolate Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, merging creamy cheesecake flavors with festive peppermint and sweet white chocolate. These cookies not only fill your kitchen with delightful aromas but also create lasting memories during the holiday season. Whether for gatherings or cozy nights, they promise to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until fluffy. Add in the egg and mix well.
- Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix until just incorporated.
- Fold in white chocolate chips and peppermint extract gently.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets, spaced two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly golden. Let cool before drizzling with melted white chocolate and topping with crushed candy canes.
- 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: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg