Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies
Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect festive treat to brighten your winter holidays. These soft, chewy cookies blend classic chocolate chip flavors with delightful peppermint and creamy white chocolate, making them an ideal choice for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With their unique winter twist from crushed peppermint candies, these cookies boast a delicious balance of sweetness and minty freshness. Easy to make and customizable, they’re sure to become a seasonal favorite among friends and family.
- 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
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another 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 candies.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg