Get in the holiday spirit with these festive White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies. Fudgy chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavor make these a real crowd favorite!
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holiday spirit in a cookie
Fudgy chocolate and refreshing peppermint...what a delicious combination! 😍
You don't want to sleep on these White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies. They are VERY tasty, tender and soft, and they look SO festive! They're also absolutely perfect to prepare for your next holiday party. I already brought them to one this year and they received GLOWING reviews!
Not only are these cookies delicious, but they're quite relaxing to make. I love taking my time dipping them in the melted white chocolate and sprinkling the crushed peppermint pieces on top.
Each bite is truly filled with holiday spirit and make celebrating so fun. I know you're going to love them!
Ingredients for White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies
Butter: Our butter needs to be at room temperature.
Brown Sugar: Adds sweetness, but also helps keep the cookies moist!
Eggs: We'll use two to help provide some structure to the batter.
Vanilla Extract: Helps balance out our sweet flavors.
Cocoa Powder: Adds delicious chocolate flavor!
Baking Soda: This will help our cookies rise in the oven.
Flour: I used all purpose flour.
Cornstarch: Just a little bit will help create a tender texture for these cookies.
Peppermint Extract: A little bit really goes a long way for that classic holiday flavor!
White Chocolate Chips: We'll melt these and then use to dip the cookies!
Crushed Peppermint Pieces: You can find candy cane chips at the store or just crush up a candy cane. Whatever is easiest for you!
Tools needed to make White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies
To make these White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies, you'll need a standing or hand mixer, mixing bowl, sheet pan, measuring cups and spoons, cookie scoop, and a rubber spatula.
How to make White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and allow the butter and eggs to come to room temperature.
- Beat the butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until creamy.
- Next, add in the eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the batter before mixing again. The batter is going to be THICK and also slightly sticky.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, use a small cookie scoop to scoop cookie dough onto the pan. TIP: Spray the cookie scoop with cooking spray. It will stop the cookie dough from sticking to the scooper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. The middle of each cookie might still be fluffy when done. That’s OK! Then, remove the cookies from the pan so they don't continue to bake.
- After the cookies are completely cooled, melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals.
- Then, dip each cookie into the white chocolate and place on parchment paper. Sprinkle peppermint pieces and let the white chocolate harden. This will take a few minutes.
- Enjoy!
Cookie FAQs
How do I store these cookies?
Store in an airtight container for up to one week. However, I doubt you'll have any leftover to store!
Anything I should watch out for?
Have you ever baked with peppermint extract? Let me tell you a quick story. The first time I ever tested my Thin Mint Brownies, I used 2 tablespoons of peppermint extract and I was CRYING because of the minty aroma. I ended up using only a ¼ teaspoon. A little bit goes A LONG way. Do NOT make my mistake! 😂
Why is my white chocolate so stiff after melting?
It’s likely your chocolate has burned or “seized." This is why you need to stir it constantly while heating and immediately remove once melted. You may be able to save it by whisking in a tablespoon of water and mixing gently in an attempt to loosen the seized clumps.
Do I need to make these cookies chocolatey?
No, you don't! Just replace the cocoa powder with all purpose flour. They have equal cooking ratios. If you do leave out the cocoa powder, you could also add red food coloring for a very festive cookie.
Is the peppermint extract required?
No, you don't have to. You can omit it and follow the recipe like normal if you don't want a strong peppermint taste. You can even use regular sprinkles instead of crushed candy canes or peppermint pieces.
What's the best way to crush the peppermint pieces?
If you have a food processor, pulse the candies a few times to get nice sized pieces for topping your cookies. Alternatively, you can also put your unwrapped candies in a large Ziploc bag and whack with a meat tenderizer, rolling pin, or even a can of soup. Use what ya got!
Other holiday desserts you might like
Shortbread Christmas Cookies with Icing (Emmy's Angel Cookies)
White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Cookies Recipe
Equipment
- Standing or hand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cookie scoop
- Rubber Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 stick butter, room temperature
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1¼ cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- ¼ tsp peppermint extract
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint pieces
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and allow the butter and eggs to come to room temperature.
- Beat the butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until creamy.
- Next, add in the eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the batter before mixing again. The batter is going to be THICK and also slightly sticky.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Then, use a small cookie scoop to scoop cookie dough onto the pan. TIP: Spray the cookie scoop with cooking spray. It will stop the cookie dough from sticking to the scooper.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes. The middle of each cookie might still be fluffy when done. That’s OK! Then, remove the cookies from the pan so they don't continue to bake.
- After the cookies are completely cooled, melt white chocolate chips in the microwave in 30 second intervals.
- Then, dip each cookie into the white chocolate and place on parchment paper. Sprinkle peppermint pieces and let the white chocolate harden. This will take a few minutes.
- Enjoy!
Notes
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These cookies are so delicious. If you are a chocolate lover you MUST make them. They are fudgy with a perfect amount of sweetness. Also love how festive they are!
Taste great! Looks not so great. But that’s my lack of skill. These are EASY to make though and are a perfect choco treat.
Sooo yummy!!! Cannot wait to pass these out at my cookie exchange this week! The perfect amount of chocolate and peppermint
These are phantastic! Easy to make and the chocolate/peppermint mix is just right. I used homemade buttercream instead of white chocolate and everyone loved it.
Taste great and look 💣!! Will be adding these to my cookie tin gifts for sure. Thanks for the recipe!
Dare I say these are the best cookies that I have ever made? The peppermint taste is subtle enough that even me who isn’t a huge fan of mint w/ chocolate, enjoys it. The texture of these things is what makes them a home run.. they are so perfectly chewy and the added crunch of candy cane is a great addition. These are sure to impress friends.
If you're baking just one holiday cookie recipe this year, let this be it! I mean look how festive!!! It's tough to beat the chocolate peppermint flavor combo this time of year.
These are SO good! It was the perfect amount of peppermint and the white chocolate helped balance all the flavors together. Will definitely be making these again!
These are delicious! The cookie even without the chocolate and candy cane alone would be delicious. I had trouble with the white chocolate seizing up, but the tips helped with that. The cookies come out soft and delicious, highly recommend!
These are amazing! Made a double batch to bring to a holiday party and share with coworkers!
These are so good I had to make a double batch to share! Would highly recommend making these!
The Cookie Monster ate one before I could take a good photo! These where a huge hit at my party last night! I also had one for breakfast today! Ooops
the plating is beautiful, thank you for sharing!
Literally my family's new fave cookie - SO GOOD!
Perfect recipe to add to family cookie baking day!!
These cookies are amazingggg! I made them gluten free using gf flower (I used King Arthur gf flower that’s a 1:1 ratio with regular, all-purpose flower) and they were such a hit!! I ended up drizzling some melted dark chocolate instead of white chocolate because it’s what I had 🙂 such a yummy festive cookie
Possibly a new family favorite of a 50+ year tradition of making Christmas cookies! We aren’t the biggest white chocolate fans, so we opted to drizzle instead of dip and it was AMAZING!
These cookies are EVERYTHING. They are rich, but soooo addicting. They're so festive, but I'm still thinking about them post-holiday season!!! YUM YUM YUM.
The perfect holiday cookie! So good, simple, and festive!