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White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Cookies
These White Chocolate Peppermint Pretzel Cookies combine the crunch of chopped pretzels with the sweet creaminess of white chocolate chips and the cool brightness of crushed peppermint. The dough is balanced with brown and granulated sugars to give a chewy texture with crisp edges. Sprinkled with flaky sea salt, they offer a sweet and salty flavor contrast ideal for holiday or casual treats.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings:
33
Calories:
207 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
- 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 egg large
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup pretzels chopped
- 1/2 cup Peppermint crushed
- sea salt for sprinkling on cookies, flaky
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with a Silpat baking mat or parchment paper and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and sea salt. Set aside.
- Using a stand mixer, cream butter and sugars together for about 1 minute. Add in the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined. Add the dry ingredients and mix on low until just combined. Don't over mix.
- Stir in the white chocolate chips, pretzels, and peppermint.
- Form the cookie dough into balls, about 2 tablespoons of dough. Place on prepared baking sheet, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are slightly golden brown. Remove from oven and sprinkle the cookies with sea salt. If you want to make the cookies extra pretty you can gently press white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, and peppermint pieces on top of the cookies.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a wire cooling rack and cool completely.
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Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days to maintain freshness.
- Cookies freeze well for up to 2 months; thaw fully before serving.
- Press extra white chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, and peppermint on top before baking for decorative presentation.
Nutrition Information
Calories
207kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
30g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
26mg
(9%)
Sodium
198mg
(8%)
Potassium
69mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
18g
(36%)
Vitamin A
188IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 33 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 207
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 207kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 30g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 26mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 69mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 188IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.