White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

Published November 29, 2017. Updated February 27, 2024

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These White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies are dreamy to say the least! I made a white version a few years ago and wanted to share a chocolate version also, and finally here there are!

White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

Chocolate Cookies with Festive Peppermint Flavor

After 3 batches of these I finally found the perfect ratio of ingredients with a rich chocolate flavor, just enough peppermint, and a deliciously chewy texture.

I started out with a recipe that I found on Food Network then changed it until they were perfect for my taste. I reduced the butter by 1/4 cup because several people were saying in the comments that their cookies just spread into one – which is likely due to a bit too much butter.

White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

With the first batch I used Dutch processed cocoa like the recipe calls for but my cookies came out super thin so I switched to regular cocoa powder.

I also found that 3/4 cup cocoa wasn’t enough chocolate flavor so I upped it by 1/4 cup then cut back on the flour.

Now they’ve got well pronounced chocolate flavor which pairs well with the white chocolate coating. Here I also replaced some of the granulated sugar with brown for a chewier cookie.

And last but not least I wanted a white chocolate dipped peppermint cookie so I replaced 1 tsp of the vanilla with peppermint extract, and finished them off with a generous dose of white chocolate (think cookies and cream), then sprinkled them with some pretty peppermint bits.

These are Christmas + chocolate perfection! Another must-try cookie to add to the holiday baking list!

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White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

Ingredients Needed for These Cookies

  • All-purpose flour
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Baking soda
  • Salt
  • Unsalted butter
  • Granulated sugar and brown sugar
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla extract and peppermint extract
  • White chocolate
  • Peppermint bits

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How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Cookies

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper.
  • Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a stand mixer cream together butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar.
  • Mix in eggs one at a time then blend in vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  • Add in flour mixture and mix just until combined.
  • Scoop dough out by a rounded tablespoon and shape into balls.
  • Space on cookies sheets 2-inches apart. Flatten cookies slightly.
  • Bake one sheet at a time in preheated oven about 8 minutes.
  • Let cool cookies cool.
  • Melt white chocolate.
  • Dip cooled cookies in white chocolate and sprinkle with peppermint bits. Chill to set.

White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

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White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies

Such a delicious flavor combination! You get decadent chocolate cookies mixed with the real peppermint flavor, and they're finished with a layer of sweet and creamy white chocolate. So good that they'll likely become a new holiday tradition!
Servings: 44 cookies
Prep35 minutes
Cook32 minutes
Ready in: 1 hour 30 minutes

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with silicone liners or parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda and salt for 20 seconds. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together butter, granulated sugar and brown sugar until well combined. 
  • Mix in eggs one at a time then blend in vanilla extract and peppermint extract.
  • With mixer set on low speed slowly add in flour mixture and mix just until combined.
  • Scoop dough out by a rounded tablespoon (about 25 grams each) and shape into balls (if dough is sticky you can chill as needed but mine wasn't sticky at all).
  • Space on cookies sheets 2-inches apart. Flatten cookies slightly. 
  • Bake one sheet at a time in preheated oven about 8 minutes (cookies should appear slightly under-baked). 
  • Let cool on baking sheet several minutes then transfer to a wire rack to cool 5 minutes then transfer to an airtight container to fully cool. 
  • Once cookies are cool, melt white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl on 50% power in 30 second increments, stirring between intervals until melted and smooth. 
  • Dip half of each cookie in white chocolate then transfer to parchment paper and sprinkle with peppermint bits. Chill to let chocolate set about 10 minutes. 
  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Recipe source: chocolate cookie recipe inspired by Food Network and my other peppermint cookies
Nutrition Facts
White Chocolate Dipped Peppermint Chocolate Cookies
Amount Per Serving
Calories 162 Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat 8g12%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 21mg7%
Sodium 82mg4%
Potassium 78mg2%
Carbohydrates 22g7%
Sugar 16g18%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 145IU3%
Vitamin C 0.1mg0%
Calcium 30mg3%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

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156 Comments

  • Sue

    These cookies were delicious and I’m already thinking about making them again to share with others on how amazing they are. I found that if your having trouble with the cookies falling apart as you dip them, it was easier to spoon the white chocolate on to the cookie and spread the chocolate around from there. I lost a lot less cookies doing it this way.

    • Jaclyn

      Jaclyn Bell

      You could try chilling them so they’re more firm for dipping too. So glad you liked them and were able to find a solution that worked for you!

    • Annette

      Some people may be getting thinner cookies if they are baking seery a higher altitude. You just need to add up to a quarter cup more flour.

  • Denise

    I just made these cookies, they are wonderful ! Not too minty..just a great balance of flavors. I will definitely add this recipe to my repertoire.

  • Gemma

    i am baking these right now, but just wondering if i can use peppermint extract as well as vanilla, to make it extra minty.
    Thanks!

  • Rebekah

    I was very excited to make these cookies for a neighborhood cookie exchange and then about a third of them fell apart into pieces after cooling completely and during the dipping and hardening steps. They are very fragile overall. Any idea why? My dough was very sticky so I refrigerated it for a few minutes which helped, but could the dough stickiness have something to do with it? I also had to reuse cookie sheets so I wonder if the sheets weren’t cool enough. I also live in a year-round warm/humid climate (Florida). Any ideas welcomed – I’d like these to be a success! Thank you!

    • Jaclyn

      Jaclyn Bell

      My guess is that it was most likely the warm cookie sheets. Whenever I reuse cookie sheets I clean and rinse under cold water until thouroughly cooled the dry. If you add cookies to a warm cookie sheet to begin with they’ll always spread more. You could also try adding a few extra tablespoons of flour for a firmer dough.
      Hope that helps!

  • Jennifer

    Just made this recipe. Taste is good but they spread out too thin and uneven. We will eat them as the flavor is spot on, but probably won’t bother trying to dip them.

  • Barbara

    Delicious and pretty Christmas cookies. However, I also had thin cookies. Reading the additional comments AFTER baking them, I learned using less butter would resolve that problem. Good to know for next time. I also used raw cacao powder instead of cocoa powder; not sure if that made a difference or not, but thought it added some “nutrition.” But, I definitely will be making them again. Thanks for a great recipe.

  • Kristin

    I’ve been experimenting lately trying new cookie recipes. I’m on a search for discovering festive cookies that would be great additions on a cookie buffet. I was in charge of a nativity festival in my town, and we had a large cookie buffet at the end of the nativity display. When I saw these, they looked like a perfect festive, Christmas cookie. These are delicious! I was worried the peppermint extract might be too over-powering with the chocolate cookie, but it has great balance between chocolate and peppermint. Do not skip the step about flattening the cookies slightly. They do need some help spreading a little. I tried doing this with a glass and the palm of my hand, and my hand was much better for this. For some reason, the glass made the edges of the cookie split, which gave them an unpleasant appearance. With my hand, it wasn’t a problem. I should also add that I made my cookie dough the day before, and had the balls chilling in the fridge overnight. I also experimented sprinkling different things on the white chocolate–crushed candy canes, peppermint baking bits, and Christmas nonpareils. Sometimes, I don’t like crushed candy canes, because it’s too crunchy, so that’s why I tried a variety of toppings. I actually liked the crushed candy cane ones the best! These are a great, delicious, festive cookie that will make a great addition to a cookie buffet and to my own family’s Christmas treats each year. This is a keeper! Oh! I will say that I added 1 1/2 cups of mini chocolate chips into the dough. Thanks for another great recipe, Jaclyn!