Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies for Cozy Baking
Delight in Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies that feature semisweet and white chocolate with crushed peppermint, perfect for cozy baking.
Equipment
- Oven
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Cookie scoop
- Baking Sheets
Ingredients
For the Cookie Dough
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour This forms the cookie base, giving it structure.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps the cookies rise and become fluffy.
- 1 teaspoon salt Enhances the sweetness and balances flavors.
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Provides rich flavor and a tender crumb.
- ¾ cup granulated sugar Adds sweetness and helps achieve a golden color.
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed For a deeper, caramel-like flavor.
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Infuses a warm and inviting aroma.
- 2 large eggs Bind the ingredients together and add moisture.
For the Chocolate and Peppermint
- 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips Gives traditional chocolate flavor.
- 1 cup white chocolate, chopped Offers a creamy contrast.
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candy Adds a festive crunch and refreshing flavor.
Optional Topping
- sea salt For sprinkling (optional).
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate, and crushed peppermint candy.
- Drop the dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but slightly soft in the center.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- Optional: Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled cookies and sprinkle with additional crushed peppermint if desired.
Notes
Chill the dough for thicker cookies and store in an airtight container at room temperature or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg
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