Description
Celebrate the season with these Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies. They are soft, chewy, and feature a festive twist with chocolate, peppermint, and white chocolate drizzle. Easy to customize for dietary needs, they are perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Butter, softened
- 3/4 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (dark and white)
- 1/2 cup Candy Canes, crushed
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy (2-3 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Gently fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
- Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers are soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with extra crushed candy canes.
Notes
- For best results, chill the cookie dough for at least 30 minutes before baking.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding dry ingredients.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
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