Description
Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate festive treat for winter celebrations. These delightful cookies blend soft, chewy textures with a unique flavor combination of semi-sweet and white chocolate, accented by crushed peppermint candies. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy nights by the fire, or as thoughtful gifts, these cookies capture the spirit of the season in every bite. With an easy-to-follow recipe, even novice bakers can create a batch that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint.
- Scoop rounded dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden. Cool on sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg