Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies
Delightful twist on classic holiday cookies with rich chocolate flavor and festive touches.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until well combined.
- Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies if using.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden, with slightly underbaked centers.
- Cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg