Soft & Chewy White Chocolate Candy Cane Cookies
Soft, chewy cookies packed with white chocolate chunks and festive candy cane crunch.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Baking sheet
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
Ingredients
Cookie Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp cloves optional
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg large
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.75 cup apple cider
Mix-ins
- 1 cup white chocolate chunks
- 0.5 cup crushed candy canes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- In another bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients, alternating with apple cider, until a soft dough forms.
- Fold in white chocolate chunks and crushed candy canes evenly.
- Drop dough onto baking sheets using a scoop, spacing 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until lightly golden but still soft. Cool completely on wire racks.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
Best enjoyed fresh; store in airtight container to maintain softness.