Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies
These festive cookies combine classic chocolate chips with white chocolate and crushed peppermint for a delightful winter treat.
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup softened unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
For Mixing In
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and mix until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies.
Baking
- Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Press extra white chips or peppermint on top for decoration.
- Bake for 9–12 minutes, until the edges are light golden and the centers look soft.
- Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze baked cookies for up to 3 months. Chilling the dough for 30 minutes can yield chewier cookies.