# Ingredient List:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
05 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
08 - 2 large eggs
09 - 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
10 - 1 1/4 cups white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
11 - 3/4 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
12 - 2 ounces melted white chocolate for drizzling (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
03 - Using an electric mixer, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing.
06 - Gently fold white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies into the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - If desired, drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with extra crushed peppermint.
