Buttery, melt in your mouth shortbread cookies infused with peppermint then dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with crushed candy canes. These white chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies are perfect for Christmas!What Is The Difference Between Molasses Cookies And Gingersnaps?
Are Shortbread Cookies The Same As Sugar Cookies?
Sugar cookies typically contain eggs, while shortbread cookies do not.
Every Christmas my aunt makes incredible whipped shortbread cookies. They melt in your mouth and are perfectly buttery in the most delicious way. So this Christmas, I wanted to make my own shortbread cookies. But I wanted them to be a little different, since I know we’ve already got traditional shortbread covered.
That’s where the idea for these white chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies came in. They’re soft, buttery shortbread cookies. Then we’re adding a little peppermint extract to the cookie dough. After they’re done baking they’re dipped in white chocolate and sprinkled with candy cane pieces for the perfect holiday cookie.
The combination of peppermint candy canes, white chocolate and shortbread is perfect for the holidays. Plus – I think the white chocolate dip makes them extra pretty.
Can Shortbread Cookies Be Frozen?
You can freeze shortbread cookies for up to 6 months.
Tips for Making Perfect Shortbread Cookies
Shortbread cookies are absolutely delicious, but there’s a few key tips for perfect cookies.
- Start with good quality butter. Since butter is the main flavor in shortbread, using margarine just doesn’t cut it.
- Have your butter room temperature before getting started. This makes it easier to work with. Some recipes call for cold butter in shortbread instead. Then it’s either grated in or mixed in using a food processor. I prefer the texture when the butter is softened first, plus it makes for easier mixing.
- Sift the flour first to ensure there’s no lumps in your cookie dough.
- Adding a little cornstarch creates a softer, more tender consistency.
- Be careful not to over mix the dough – otherwise it can get tough.
- Roll out the dough on a well floured surface with a floured rolling pin to ensure the dough doesn’t stick.
- After cutting out the cookies, chill in the fridge for 10 minutes to avoid spreading.
- Bake at 325F so your cookies don’t get too crispy.
This list might look long – but I promise these white chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies are actually very easy to make. If you follow these steps you’ll end up with soft, buttery, melt in your mouth cookies every time.
So if you’re looking for a delicious cookie that’s perfect for the holidays – these white chocolate peppermint shortbread cookies should definitely be on your list!
White Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread
White Chocolate Peppermint Shortbread
Description
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz white chocolate, I used dipping chocolate
- 4 or 5 candy canes, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325F degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a large bowl using an electric mixer, beat the butter until fluffy.
- Then beat in the powdered sugar, peppermint extract and vanilla extract.
- With the mixer on low speed carefully beat in the flour, cornstarch and salt. Then turn the mixer up to medium-high speed as the dry ingredients get incorporated.
- Divide the dough into 2 pieces, ensuring to incorporate all the flour from the bottom of the bowl.
- On a very well floured surface using a floured rolling pin, roll out 1 piece of the dough until it's about 1/4 to 1/3 inch thick. Use a cookie cutter to cut into rounds, and place 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Place in the fridge to chill for 10 minutes.
- Repeat the process with the second half of the dough
- Bake the cookies 1 sheet at a time for 10-13 minutes, or until the tops are just golden. Watch carefully so the cookies don't burn.
- Allow to cool fully.
- Melt the chocolate in a small microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments, stirring between each.
- Dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
Notes
Nutrition
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Courtney
This one was a miss for me. Very bland cookies and didn’t have any flavor. I unfortunately tossed them. I’ve made your other recipes and they’re great though!
Sweet Basil
Thanks for the feedback Courtney!
Emma
quite tasteless and bland. I threw the whole batch in the compost as a result. Needs more sweetness. Or something.
Jeannette
I have a friend that had throat cancer and is limited in what he can eat. He says he can only have food that is not crumbly and so soft that it “glides” down his throat. Would these work…minus the candy?
Thank you.