Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the classic sweetness of semi-sweet and white chocolate chips with a festive hint of crushed peppermint candies. These cookies are perfectly soft on the inside with lightly golden edges, making them ideal for holiday celebrations or any time you crave a delightful, minty chocolate treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: About 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 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
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using a mixer until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which helps give the cookies a tender texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor enhancement.
- 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 and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough and ensure soft cookies.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies to evenly spread the delicious mix-ins throughout the cookie dough.
- Form Dough Balls: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating the cookies are perfectly baked. Avoid overbaking to maintain softness.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, which helps them set and retain their texture.
Notes
- For extra peppermint flavor, sprinkle a few additional crushed peppermint candies on top of the dough balls before baking.
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted to achieve the ideal cookie texture.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container at room temperature keeps them fresh for up to one week.
- These cookies freeze well; freeze baked cookies in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Consider using high-quality chocolate chips for a richer flavor.
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, peppermint cookies, holiday cookies, white chocolate, festive cookies, winter dessert
