Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the festive delight of Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies, perfect for warming up chilly winter days. These cookies are soft, chewy, and enhanced with crushed peppermint candies, making them a holiday favorite. They’re not just delicious but also easy to prepare, allowing you to whip up a batch on busy weeknights or ahead of time for holiday gatherings. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or gifted to friends and family, these cookies are sure to spread joy and warmth this season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 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
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared sheets; leave space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool on baking sheets for five minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg