Easy Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe
These Easy Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive twist on the classic favorite, combining semi-sweet and white chocolate chips with crushed peppermint candies for a delightful holiday treat. Ready in just 30 minutes, these soft, chewy cookies are perfect for winter celebrations or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: About 36 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
For the 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
- 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) to ensure it’s ready once your dough is mixed.
- Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the ingredients.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Peppermint: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies evenly throughout the dough.
- Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them and let them finish setting on the baking sheet.
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Crush peppermint candies finely to avoid large chunks in the cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For extra festive flair, drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies.
