White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Cookies
A festive and irresistible cookie recipe combining sweet white chocolate, refreshing peppermint, and salty pretzels for the perfect holiday treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165g) brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (80g) crushed peppermint candies
- 1 cup (50g) broken pretzel pieces
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (226g) of softened unsalted butter, 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar, and 3/4 cup (165g) brown sugar using an electric mixer. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add 1 large egg and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the bowl. Beat until fully incorporated.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep your cookies tender.
- Fold in 1 cup (170g) white chocolate chips, 1/2 cup (80g) crushed peppermint candies, and 1 cup (50g) broken pretzel pieces using a rubber spatula.
- Scoop out tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden. The centers may look slightly undercooked—don’t worry, they’ll set as they cool.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
[‘Chill the dough for 15-20 minutes if it feels too soft.’, ‘Crush peppermint candies and pretzels into pea-sized pieces for the best texture.’, ‘Set a timer to avoid overbaking the cookies.’, ‘Let cookies cool for at least 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.’, ‘Drizzle melted white chocolate on top for extra indulgence.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1
Keywords: white chocolate, peppermint, pretzel, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies, sweet and salty cookies, festive cookies