White Chocolate Holiday Cookies Recipe

These melt-in-your-mouth White Chocolate Holiday Cookies are a family favorite! Adapted from a Taste of Home recipe, this easy-to-follow recipe delivers deliciously soft and chewy cookies that will become your new holiday tradition. We've swapped in classic chocolate chips for a delightful twist, and you can easily customize them to your liking. Get ready for cookie perfection!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Calories 576.7 kcal
Protein 11g
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Ingredients for White Chocolate Holiday Cookies

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How to Make White Chocolate Holiday Cookies

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, ½ cup shortening, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in 2 cups white chocolate chips and 1 cup chopped pecans (optional).
  7. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  8. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough 2 inches apart onto the prepared baking sheets.
  9. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven and let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

11 g

Sugar

146g

Fat

64g

Carbs

19g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make White Chocolate Holiday Cookies?

White Chocolate Holiday Cookies takes about 65 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 45 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in White Chocolate Holiday Cookies?

White Chocolate Holiday Cookies has approximately 576.7 calories per serving, with about 11 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates and 57 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for White Chocolate Holiday Cookies?

The key ingredients for White Chocolate Holiday Cookies are Butter, Shortening, Brown Sugar, Sugar, Egg, Almond Extract. See the full list with measurements above.

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