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Instructions
1
With the paddle attachment of a stand mixer cream butter until light and fluffy.
2
Add in brown sugar and white sugar and continue to mix until well incorporated.
3
Add in egg and vanilla and continue mixing until well blended.
4
In a separate bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt.
5
Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture mixing after each addition until all the flour is incorporated.
6
Add in peppermint extract, crushed peppermint candies and white chips and mix gently on low.
7
Lay out a piece of wax paper on a flat surface. Scoop the dough into the center of the wax paper. Use the wax paper to help roll the dough into a long shape with a diameter of about 2 inches.
8
Wrap the dough in the wax paper and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
To bake
1
Preheat the oven to 350
2
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3
Slice the cookie dough into ¼- ½ inch slices.
4
Place dough slices on prepared cookie sheet a couple of inches apart.
5
Bake for 10-14 minutes or until they are a very lightly golden brown around the edge and appear dry in the center.
6
Allow to cool for 2-3 minutes on the baking sheet before removing and allowing to cool completely on a wire rack.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Crush Peppermint Candies Properly 🍬Place peppermint candies in a sealed bag and crush with a rolling pin or mallet to achieve uniform, small pieces that distribute evenly without creating fine powder that can make cookies grainy.
- Chill Dough Before Baking 🧊Refrigerate cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading, which helps maintain chewy centers while the edges crisp up perfectly for that ideal texture.
- Bloom White Chocolate Chips 🍫Warm white chocolate chips slightly (10-15 seconds in microwave) before folding into dough to enhance flavor distribution and ensure they melt slightly during baking for creamy pockets throughout.
- Balance Peppermint Extract Carefully 🌿Use peppermint extract sparingly (start with the recipe amount) as it's potent; taste a small amount of dough to ensure the mint flavor complements rather than overpowers the white chocolate sweetness.
- Watch for Slight Underbaking ⏱️Remove cookies from oven when edges are set but centers still appear slightly soft; they'll continue cooking on the hot baking sheet and develop the perfect chewy-to-crispy ratio as they cool.
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