Creating Peppermint Cookies is simple when you follow these straightforward steps:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs: Mix in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
5. Incorporate Extracts: Add the vanilla extract and peppermint extract, mixing until well combined.
6. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
7. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the dough.
8. Scoop Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
9. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
10. Cool: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
11. Add Candy Cane Topping: While the cookies are still warm, sprinkle crushed candy canes on top for a festive touch.

By following these steps, you’ll create a batch of peppermint cookies that are not only delicious but also visually stunning!