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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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

Description

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive holiday treat featuring a rich buttery base combined with semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, enhanced by crushed peppermint candies for a refreshing crunch. These cookies deliver a perfect balance of crispy edges and chewy centers with warm vanilla notes, evoking cozy seasonal flavors and making them a delightful addition to any holiday gathering or year-round enjoyment.

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 Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ease cleanup.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates the perfect base for airy cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, then stir in the vanilla extract to infuse the dough with warm, aromatic flavor.
  4. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and seasoning.
  5. Combine Wet and Dry Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and toughening the cookies.
  6. Fold in Chips and Peppermint: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies to distribute festive flavors and textures.
  7. Shape and Bake: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets spaced about 2 inches apart. Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown but the centers remain soft.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to set, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. For an extra festive touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies and sprinkle additional crushed peppermint candies.

Notes

  • You can customize the seasonings to taste, adding spices like cinnamon or ginger for a more spiced flavor.
  • Use softened butter for easier creaming and better cookie texture; cold butter can impede mixing.
  • Avoid overmixing dough to keep cookies tender and prevent toughness.
  • Line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
  • Check cookies early to avoid overbaking and dry texture; cookies should have lightly golden edges.
  • Optional: drizzle melted white chocolate and sprinkle extra crushed peppermint candies for garnish.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: holiday cookies, chocolate chip cookies, peppermint cookies, festive dessert, winter treats, baking recipe, Christmas cookies

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