Description

These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the classic richness of semi-sweet chocolate chips with festive white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies, delivering a delightful holiday treat. Soft and chewy with a crisp edge, these cookies are perfect for celebrations or cozy winter days.

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

Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure cookies don’t stick.
Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender cookie texture.
Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate thoroughly, then stir in the vanilla extract for added flavor.
Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to combine evenly and prevent lumps.
Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing and tough cookies.
Fold in chocolates and peppermint: Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
Shape and bake: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading. Bake for 9–11 minutes until the edges turn golden brown.
Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely, ensuring they set perfectly.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings and peppermint amounts to your liking for a personalized festive touch.
Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and for easier cleanup.
For chewier cookies, slightly underbake them and let them rest on the sheets to finish baking from residual heat.
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Crushed peppermint candies add a festive crunch but can be substituted with crushed candy canes or left out if preferred.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies, holiday cookies, peppermint cookies, chocolate chip cookies, festive cookies, white chocolate, peppermint candies