Description
Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are festive, chewy treats packed with a delightful mix of semi-sweet and white chocolate chips combined with crushed peppermint candies for a refreshing holiday twist. These soft cookies feature a buttery crust, perfect for celebrating the winter season or any special occasion.
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
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a smooth base for your cookie dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate them fully, then stir in the vanilla extract to add depth to the flavor.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and seasoning.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently until just combined, being careful not to overmix to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chips and Candies: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies, ensuring even distribution throughout the dough.
- Portion Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set but still soft.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- You can customize the seasoning and add extras like a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for a more festive flavor.
- Use chilled dough if you want thicker cookies with less spread.
- Substitute crushed candy canes for peppermint candies for a slightly different texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
