Easy Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

Introduction

These Easy Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive twist on a classic favorite. Loaded with both semi-sweet and white chocolate chips plus crushed peppermint candies, they’re perfect for holiday baking and ready in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

• 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. Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
2. Step 2: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. Step 3: Beat in the eggs one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. Step 4: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overmixing.
5. Step 5: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies gently to distribute evenly.
6. Step 6: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
7. Step 7: Bake for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Remove from the oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Tips & Variations

• For extra chewiness, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
• Substitute crushed peppermint candies with chopped candy canes or skip for a pure chocolate chip cookie.
• Use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet for a richer flavor.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them fresh longer, you can freeze the baked cookies for up to 2 months. Reheat briefly in a microwave or oven to restore softness.

How to Serve

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use salted butter instead of unsalted?

Yes, but reduce the added salt in the recipe slightly to avoid the cookies becoming too salty.

What if I don’t have peppermint candies?

You can omit the peppermint candies or replace them with nuts or extra chocolate chips for a different texture and flavor.

Easy Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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These Easy Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies combine classic chocolate chips with festive white chocolate and peppermint candies for a delightful holiday treat. Ready in just 30 minutes, these cookies are perfect for baking with family or sharing at winter celebrations.

• Author: Nora
• Prep Time: 10 minutes
• Cook Time: 11 minutes
• Total Time: 21 minutes
• Yield: 24 cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert
• Method: Baking
• Cuisine: American

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. Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure cookies bake evenly and do not stick.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3-5 minutes.
3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract to add depth to the cookie flavor.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring even distribution of leavening agents and salt.
5. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
6. Fold in the Chips and Peppermint: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies to incorporate festive flavors and textures.
7. Shape the Dough: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow spreading during baking.
8. Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
9. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

• For extra peppermint flavor, you can add a drop of peppermint extract along with the vanilla.
• If crushed peppermint candies are unavailable, finely chopped candy canes work just as well.
• Ensure butter is softened but not melted for the best cookie texture.
• Spacing dough balls properly on the baking sheet prevents cookies from merging together.
• Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

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