Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive twist on the classic treat, featuring a delightful mix of semi-sweet and white chocolate chips combined with crunchy crushed peppermint candies. Perfectly soft and chewy with a hint of minty freshness, these cookies bring holiday cheer to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the optimal temperature for even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which usually takes about 2–3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition for full incorporation, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt.
- Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet sugar and butter mixture, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and creating tough cookies.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Peppermint: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies to evenly distribute the flavors and textures.
- Spoon Dough onto Baking Sheet: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, which prevents them from breaking apart.
Notes
- For softer cookies, underbake by a minute or two.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- You can substitute peppermint candies with crushed candy canes if preferred.
- Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the creaming process.
- Use parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, peppermint cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies, winter cookies, white chocolate, peppermint candy
