Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies
These festive cookies blend classic chocolate chips with white chocolate and crushed peppermint, creating a chewy and slightly crisp treat perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Use room temperature for best results.
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs Room temperature for even mixing.
- 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
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet and white chocolate chips and the crushed peppermint candies.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Baking
- Bake for 9–12 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden and centers look set but still soft.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For thicker, chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking. Use extra chocolate chips or peppermint on top for a decorative touch.