# What You Need:
→ Dry Ingredients
01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
→ Wet Ingredients
04 - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
→ Mix-ins
09 - 1 1/2 cups white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
10 - 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
11 - 1/2 cup chopped peppermint bark (optional)
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - Beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
06 - Gently fold in white chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candies, and optionally chopped peppermint bark.
07 - Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing each 2 inches apart.
08 - Bake for 10 to 12 minutes until edges are set and centers appear slightly underbaked.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
