Peppermint Mocha Cookies

These peppermint mocha cookies will be the star of your holiday cookie tray and cookie exchanges! The candy cane crunch and white chocolate put them over the top!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup (8 Tbsp; 113g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
• 1/2 cup (100g) granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup (100g) packed light or dark brown sugar
• 1 large egg, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled)
• 1/2 cup + 2 Tablespoons (51g) unsweetened natural cocoa powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 teaspoons espresso powder or 1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (180g) mini or regular size semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 8 ounces white chocolate, coarsely chopped
• 3 large candy canes, crushed

Instructions

1. In a large bowl using a handheld or stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together on medium high speed until fluffy and light in color, about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg, vanilla extract, and