Hold onto your Santa hats, dessert lovers! Are you ready to jingle-bell rock your taste buds this festive season? We’re about to sprinkle some Christmas magic into your kitchen with these lip-smacking White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies!
A feast for both the eyes and the tastebuds, these chewy, buttery blondies combine the rich creaminess of white chocolate with colorful and festive peppermint candies. So, put on your favorite holiday tunes, roll up your sleeves, and let’s bring some sweet cheer to your Christmas spread with these indulgent treats!
Why You’ll Love these Peppermint Blondies
- Texture: Get ready for firm edges that give a satisfying crunch, leading to a delightfully soft and slightly chewy center.
- Taste: White chocolate Candy Cane Kisses and Minty M&Ms add a burst of refreshing peppermint flavor to every bite.
- Pretty: The festive red and white candies make these blondies a feast for the eyes too!
- Easy: With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these blondies are perfect for cooks of all levels.
What You’ll Need:
Ingredients:
- All-Purpose Flour
- Baking Powder
- Baking soda
- Salt
- Candy Cane Kisses
- Mint M&Ms
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
Equipment:
- 9×9 baking pan
- Mixing bowls (small, medium & large)
- Fork
- Whisk
- Mixing spoon or spatula
How to Make White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies:
To make things even easier for you, I created a simple step by step photo guide below. For all measurements and a more detailed guide, check out the recipe card at the bottom of this page.
Step 1 – Prepare a metal 9×9 pan with criss-crossing sheets of parchment paper.
Step 2 – In a medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, soda, baking powder & salt until fluffy. Fold in some of the chopped kisses and chopped M&Ms. Set aside
Step 3 – In a small bowl beat extract, egg and egg yolk with a fork just until small bubbles appear. Set aside
Step 4 – In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add the the egg mixture to the brown sugar mixture.
Step 5 – Gently fold the flour and candy mixture into the wet ingredient until just combined.
Step 6 – Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake until almost set.
Step 7 – When the blondies appear close to being done, sprinkle with remaining whole M&Ms and chopped Candy Cane Kisses.
Step 8 – Place the pan back in oven just until the kisses are soft, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting.
Essential Tips:
Don’t skip these tips – read them before starting to avoid any potential mistakes.
- White Chocolate Mint M&Ms are my favorite for this recipe, but they can be hard to find. No worries, regular Holiday Mint M&Ms are an equally awesome alternative.
- I like to use light brown sugar for a more subtle sweetness that won’t overpower the peppermint flavor, but don’t hesitate to use dark brown sugar if that’s all you have.
- A metal pan works best for this recipe as it helps the edges get perfectly crispy while keeping the center chewy.
- Do not overbake the blondies, or they will become tough and dry. Remember, they continue to bake as they cool down.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll know your blondies are close to being done when the edges are golden brown and are starting to pull away from the pan.
You can also use a toothpick to check for doneness. The toothpick should come out mostly clean without any wet batter attached. It’s fine if there are still a few crumbs attached.
Absolutely! You can use 1 cup of mint chocolate chips in place of the M&Ms and Candy Cane Kisses. However, I highly recommend trying the original version with the candies as they add a fun texture and color to the blondies.
Blondies are essentially a vanilla version of brownies, with a similar texture and consistency. The main difference is that blondies use brown sugar instead of cocoa powder, giving them their signature golden color.
Yes, blondies are meant to have a slightly gooey center. This is what gives them their delightful chewy texture. If you prefer a firmer blondie, simply bake them for an extra minute or two, or you can review this article about how to make chewy, fudgy, or cakey brownies.
Share the Sweetness of the Season
These White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies make a perfect edible gift during the holiday season.
Picture this: a festive tin box filled with these colorful, chewy bites of heaven, wrapped in a clear plastic wrap tied with a shiny red ribbon. It’s the perfect gesture to spread a little holiday spirit to neighbors, coworkers, or your child’s teacher.
Make your gift even more special with a personal touch! Add a printable tag to your bars to wish your loved ones a sweet and merry Christmas. Download our festive printable tags here for your holiday treats.
How to Store Peppermint Blondies
Make ahead: You can prepare the blondies up to 2 days in advance. Once cooled, store them in an airtight container at room temperature.
Storing leftovers: Store blondies in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature.
To freeze: Place the cooled blondies in a freezer safe container or bag and store them for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for 12-24 hours before enjoying.
If you liked my White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies, you’re going to love my Double Chocolate Crinkle Cookies. They’re another easy and impressive Christmas recipe to add to your holiday baking list.
Or you can check out all my Christmas desserts recipes right here.
Grab your printable copy of the White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies Recipe here
White Chocolate Blondies with Peppermint
Experience festive magic with White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies. This Christmas recipe is a delightful blend of chewy blondies bursting with refreshing peppermint Kisses. Perfect for gifting or a holiday treat!
Ingredients
For the Blondies:
- 1 cup all-purpose Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/8 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 5 chopped candy cane Kisses
- 1/4 cup mint M&Ms, roughly chopped
- 1/3 cup butter, melted
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg + 1 egg Yolk, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Topping:
- 16 Candy Cane kisses, chopped
- 1/4 cup Mint M&Ms, whole
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Prepare a metal 9x9 pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium sized bowl, whisk together flour, soda, baking powder & salt until fluffy. Fold in 5 chopped kisses and 1/4 cup chopped M&Ms. Set aside
- In a small bowl beat 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and extract with a fork just until small bubbles appear. Do not over beat. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine brown sugar and melted butter until smooth. Add the the egg mixture to the brown sugar mixture.
- Gently fold the flour and candy mixture into the wet ingredient until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 15 - 20 minutes, or until the edges are pulling away, and the middle is almost set. (Start checking the blondies at 15 minutes, and then every minute thereafter.)
- While the blondies bake, combine the whole M&Ms with the remaining chopped Candy Cane kisses.
- When the edges of the blondies are golden brown, and appear close to being done, sprinkle with reserved candy mixture. Place the pan back in oven just until the kisses are soft, about 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from the oven and cool completely before cutting.
Notes
Remember, the step-by-step photos and FAQ in the recipe post are there to help you if you feel stuck at any point.
- White Chocolate Mint M&Ms are my favorite for this recipe, but they can be hard to find. No worries, regular Holiday Mint M&Ms are an equally awesome alternative.
- I like to use light brown sugar for a more subtle sweetness that won't overpower the peppermint flavor, but don't hesitate to use dark brown sugar if that's all you have.
- A metal pan works best for this recipe as it helps the edges get perfectly crispy while keeping the center chewy.
- Do not overbake the blondies, or they will become tough and dry. Remember, they continue to bake as they cool down.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
16Serving Size:
1 gramsAmount Per Serving: Unsaturated Fat: 0g
This post was originally published on December 8, 2016. It has been updated with tips, FAQ, and process photos.
Nellie says
I had blondies for the first time last year. They were DIVINE. I clearly have been living under a rock 🙂 I can’t wait to try these! You share the best treats!! <3
Ginnie | Hello Little Home says
Mmm … I absolutely love blondies, and these look so delicious for the holidays! Pinning. 🙂
Janine Huldie says
Believe it or not, I have never made blondies myself. Brownies, yes, but blondies no! And I happen to love peppermint this time of the year and am actually sharing a peppermint inspired recipe later this week on my own blog. But still am seriously drooling over your blondies now. So, am adding this to my list of what I want to hopefully try to bake now. Thanks Leslie 🙂 #happynowlinkup
Lisa says
I have also never made blondies, but this look so good I may need to start. #happynowbloglinkup x
Barrie Bismark says
Those look so delicious! I would love to grive those a try if I can find the time!
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Brandi Puga says
Yum! can’t wait to try these! #happynowlinkup
Carolina Twin Mom / Mary Peterson says
Wow, you put some LOVE into this recipe! I cannot wait to try it!
(I also have used allrecipes.com with a tried-and-true strategy: for a highly rated recipe, I will follow the recipe, except for modifications mentioned in the most helpful review. So far, so good!)
They look AH-MAZING, by the way!
#happynowlinkup
AmY says
I can’t wait to try these. I love peppermint and these look so good. Thanks for sharing on Link Party Palooza.
Lowanda j says
I’ve never made blondies, but these sound very tasty! Way to keep trying till you got what you liked! Happy Holidays!
Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says
I love peppermint! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner party!
Sue Ready says
I LOVED THE FOOD COMMENTARY ON BAKING SEVERAL BATCHES TO GET TO THE CORRECT PROPORTIONS VERY HELPFUL LOOKS LIKE QUITE A FESTIVE DESSERT TO TRY
Roseann Hampton says
These would be great to take to work! Thanks for sharing!
patti @ pandora's box says
I will definitely be making these this month – my mouth is watering and I think I gained a few pounds just reading this post!!
Mother of 3 says
Those sure sound delicious and thanks for testing out the science behind the perfect blondie for us! Pinned.
Kat (The Baking Explorer) says
They sound so tasty and they look really pretty too!
Cat says
I’ve only recently tried my first blondie and it was lovely! These look so festive 🙂
Veronica Lee says
These look so pretty and tasty! Yummm!
Michele Morin says
Yes to all things peppermint in December.
These look amazing.
Jess says
YUMMM!! 🙂
I would love for you to share this with my Facebook Group for recipes, crafts, tips, and tricks: https://www.facebook.com/groups/pluckyrecipescraftstips/
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Teresa says
Oh, these are perfect for the holidays, thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned!
Natalie A says
These White Chocolate Peppermint Blondies look so delicious! It looks like a perfect treat for this time of year. I have never had blondies with peppermint in them. Great idea to make them with peppermint and white chocolate!
Jann Olson says
I am much more a white chocolate and blondie type of person. Prefer it any day over a chocolate brownie! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Leanna says
So nice to have a brownie recipe that isn’t chocolate based. Brownies are so good for packing for gifts or gatherings. Nice new variations.
Amber Harrop says
OOh sound lovely and and festive too – must try and make these
Sheri says
Adding these blondies to my holiday treats list. Thanks! And thanks so much for joining the To Grandma’s House We Go link party!
Nina Lewis says
I’m so glad you finally figured out how to make a good blondie!!!! They sound divine! Thanks for sharing at Party in Your PJs!
preciosa says
Thank you for sharing. I will definitely try these! 🙂
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Judith A. Graber says
Your blondies look and sound like the perfect holiday treat to enjoy over the holidays. The one time I eat peppermint is now… Thanks for sharing your treat with Fiesta Friday #250.
Jenny walters says
These are so clever and obviously so festive. My husband would go mad for these. I love them. Thank you for sharing with #FiestaFriday