Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of peppermint and cheesecake flavors with these festive Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies. Perfect for holiday gatherings or Christmas cookie exchanges, these treats are sure to impress your friends and family.
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and cream cheese: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add sugar and eggs: Add the sugar and beat until well combined. Mix in the egg, peppermint extract, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in mix-ins: Fold in the crushed peppermint candies and white chocolate chips.
- Bake the cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are just starting to turn golden.
- Cool and serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking for thicker cookies.
- Use peppermint baking chips instead of crushed candies for a milder flavor and smoother texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
