# What You Need:
→ 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 light brown sugar, packed
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 white chocolate, melted for drizzling (optional)
# How To Make:
01 - Heat oven to 350°F and 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 butter with granulated and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Incorporate eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until fully combined.
05 - Gradually fold dry ingredients into the butter mixture just until incorporated.
06 - Gently fold in white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies evenly throughout the dough.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared sheets, spacing approximately 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are set and centers remain slightly soft.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint if desired.
