White Chocolate Candy Cane Drops Food

WHITE CHOCOLATE-PEPPERMINT DROPS

Steps:

• Position racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. Place one-third of the white chocolate in a small microwave-safe bowl; microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted. Set aside to cool slightly. Whisk the flour, baking powder and salt in a medium bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a mixer on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the melted white chocolate until smooth, then beat in the egg and vanilla. Reduce the mixer speed to low; add the flour mixture in 2 batches and beat until combined. Beat in half of the remaining chopped white chocolate. Roll heaping tablespoonfuls of dough into balls and arrange about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets. Bake the cookies, switching the position of the pans halfway through, until the edges are slightly golden, about 15 minutes. Let cool 3 minutes on the baking sheets, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Make the glaze: Microwave the remaining chopped white chocolate (you can use the same bowl as before) in 30-second intervals, stirring, until melted; stir in the heavy cream, and peppermint extract to taste. Dip the tops of the cookies in the glaze and return to the rack. Sprinkle with the crushed candy cane and let set, about 1 hour.
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WHITE CHOCOLATE CANDY CANE MILKSHAKE

Steps:

• Add a few drops of peppermint extract to vanilla frosting and mix until incorporated. Use a knife to spread the frosting around the rims of 3 glasses, then roll the glasses on a plate covered with the white chocolate chips. Chill the glasses in the freezer while you make your milkshake.
• Combine the milk and ice cream in a blender and blend on high. Pour half the milkshake into a pitcher and set aside. Add 2 to 4 drops red food coloring and 1 teaspoon peppermint extract to the milkshake remaining in the blender and blend until smooth. Starting with one color, pour a layer of milkshake into each prepared glass and freeze for 10 minutes. Pour in a layer of the other color and freeze for 10 minutes more. Continue layering until you have made several stripes. Top the milkshakes with whipped cream, white chocolate chips, crushed candy cane bits or sprinkles, and 1 or 2 whole candy canes.

WHITE CHOCOLATE DROPS

Steps:

• Combine the white chocolate and peanut butter in a large heavy saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, for 5 to 6 minutes or until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the rice cereal, marshmallows and peanuts.
• Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto a plastic wrap- or waxed paper-lined baking sheet. Chill for 10 minutes or until set.
• Place the chocolate chips in a small heavy plastic sealable bag. Submerge the sealed bag in hot water until the chocolate is melted.
• Cut a tiny hole in one corner of the bag and drizzle the chocolate over the candies. Chill fo 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.