Next fold crushed candy canes into your cream mixture. Set aside. Add all but 5 gingersnaps to a zipper seal bag and crush into crumbs using a rolling pin or the bottom of a pot.

Spread the crushed candy canes on a plate or tray. Microwave the white chocolate chips in a small, deep heat-proof bowl for 30-second intervals.

As soon as you remove cookies from oven, sprinkle about 1 /8 to ¼ teaspoon crushed peppermint candy on top. Press candy into soft cookies; let cool. Makes 24 cookies.

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2 lbs. white chocolate Peppermint flavorings, optional DIRECTIONS Place candy canes in a plastic bag and hammer into 1/4-inch chunks or smaller. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler.