Description
Winter Blizzard Cookies are festive, soft-baked treats bursting with white chocolate, peppermint, and a hint of coconut. Perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy winter afternoons, these cookies combine a tender buttery base with the refreshing crunch of crushed candy canes, delivering a delightful seasonal flavor that’s both sweet and minty.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
- Extra powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and powdered sugar together until light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasonings.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough which can toughen cookies.
- Fold in Add-ins: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and crushed peppermint candies to distribute them evenly throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are just golden, indicating the cookies are cooked through but remain soft in the center.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional Dusting: Dust the cooled cookies with extra powdered sugar for a festive, snow-like finish.
Notes
- For extra crunch, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and enhance texture.
- These cookies freeze well; store them in an airtight container for up to 2 months to enjoy later.
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate for an elegant, festive look and added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
