Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies
These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are a festive treat that combines the classic comfort of chocolate chip cookies with holiday flair. Featuring crushed candy canes, white chocolate chips, and a sprinkle of snowflake decorations, these cookies are perfect for Christmas gatherings or cozy winter evenings. A delightful mix of sweetness, crunch, and holiday magic in every bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minute
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: 36 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- Snowflake sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, and white chocolate chips.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space for spreading.
- Decorate the tops of the cookies with snowflake sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra peppermint flavor, add a splash of peppermint extract to the dough.
- Ensure the butter is softened but not melted for optimal texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180kcal
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg