Description
These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are festive, chewy treats perfect for holiday celebrations. Loaded with semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, colorful sprinkles, and optional crushed peppermint candies, they deliver a delightful combination of flavors and textures that bring holiday magic to every bite.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles or nonpareils
- 1/4 cup crushed peppermint candies (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base for your cookie dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Then mix in the vanilla extract to enhance the 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: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix to maintain tender cookies.
- Fold in Mix-Ins: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, holiday sprinkles, and crushed peppermint candies if you’re using them, to evenly distribute the festive flavors throughout the dough.
- Scoop and Space: Using rounded tablespoons, scoop the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow the cookies to spread evenly.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 10–12 minutes until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to achieve thicker cookies.
- Customize your cookies by using different colored sprinkles or holiday-themed sugar.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for extended storage.
