Peppermint Cheesecake Cookies
Delightfully soft cookies that combine creamy cheesecake flavors with a festive peppermint twist, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Cookie Base Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- ½ cup butter room temperature
- 1 ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup white milk chocolate chips
- to taste red sugar sprinkles for topping
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and butter until creamy.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the peppermint extract for that refreshing flavor.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry mixture into the wet ingredients until combined.
- Fold in the white milk chocolate chips.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spaced apart.
- Sprinkle red sugar on top of each dough ball before baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
For enhanced flavor, add a few drops of food coloring to the dough. Customize with dark chocolate chips or crushed candy canes for a different twist. Serve alongside a fruit platter for a fresh contrast.