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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful festive treat combining classic semi-sweet and white chocolate chips with a peppermint candy crunch. Soft, chewy, and bursting with holiday flavors, they’re perfect for cozy winter gatherings or gifting during the holidays.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 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

  1. Preheat the Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter together with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and smooth, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract for aromatic flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. This helps distribute the leavening and seasoning evenly throughout the dough.
  5. Mix Dry Ingredients into Wet Mixture: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing which can make cookies tough.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips and Peppermint: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies evenly throughout the dough for that signature festive twist.
  7. Shape Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
  8. Bake Cookies: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake for 9-11 minutes or until the edges begin to turn a golden brown color, ensuring a perfectly chewy center with crisp edges.
  9. Cool Cookies: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely, helping them set properly.

Notes

  • You can customize the seasonings; consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for an extra festive flavor.
  • For a softer cookie, slightly underbake and let them finish firming on the cooling rack.
  • Crushed peppermint candies add crunch and a refreshing minty taste but can be substituted with crushed candy canes if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week to maintain freshness.
  • For a gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free baking blend.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: winter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, peppermint cookies, holiday baking, festive desserts, white chocolate chips, semi-sweet chocolate chips

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