Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies, a delightful treat that perfectly combines rich chocolate flavors with a refreshing hint of peppermint. Soft and chewy, these cookies are a holiday favorite that can brighten up any winter day.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 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 to 350°F (175°C). In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time along with vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies gently.
- Chill the dough for about 30 minutes (optional for thicker cookies).
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around edges but soft in center.
- Allow cooling slightly before transferring to wire racks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 40g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg