Description
These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are festive and delicious treats perfect for the holiday season. They combine classic chocolate chips with crushed candy canes and white chocolate chips for a delightful holiday twist, topped with charming snowflake sprinkles. Soft and chewy with a hint of peppermint crunch, these cookies will brighten any winter gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Mix-ins and Decoration
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- Snowflake sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheet: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and well combined.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Incorporate the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to maintain a smooth batter. Then blend in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overworking the dough which could make the cookies tough.
- Fold in mix-ins: Gently fold in the chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, and white chocolate chips to evenly distribute these festive ingredients throughout the dough.
- Shape cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Add decorations: Decorate the tops of each cookie with snowflake sprinkles for a festive look.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are cooked through.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For a stronger peppermint flavor, increase crushed candy canes or add a drop of peppermint extract.
- Ensure butter is softened (not melted) for proper creaming and texture.
- Do not overmix once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure even cooking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
