COOKING WITH CHAD

PEPPERMINT WHITE CHOCOLATE COOKIES



Whisk flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

In a large bowl, beat the butter for 1 minute until completely smooth and creamy. Add the brown sugar and granulated sugar and mix on medium speed until fluffy and light in color. Mix in egg, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed.

On low speed, slowly mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until combined. The cookie dough will be quite thick. Add the white chocolate chips and crushed candy cane, then mix for about 5 seconds until combined. Cover dough tightly with aluminum foil or plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours and up to 3 days.

Remove cookie dough from the refrigerator and allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes, then preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.

Once chilled, the dough will be slightly crumbly, but will come together if you work the dough with your hands as you roll into individual balls. Roll balls of dough, about 1.5 Tablespoons of dough each, into balls.

Bake for 12 mins.

Melt the chopped white chocolate in the microwave in 20 second increments,  stirring after each until completely melted. Drizzle over cooled cookies.

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teasoon salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 and 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract

1 and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup crushed candy cane

4 oz. White chocolate chopped