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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: lina
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Description

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive twist on the classic favorite, featuring a delightful mix of semi-sweet and white chocolate chips combined with a refreshing crunch of crushed peppermint candies. Soft in the center with golden edges, these cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy winter treats.

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

  1. Prepare the Oven and Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and help with even baking.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer or by hand until the mixture is light in color and fluffy in texture, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can make cookies tough.
  6. Add Chocolate and Peppermint: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and the crushed peppermint candies evenly throughout the dough to infuse that holiday crunch and flavor.
  7. Form Cookies: Drop tablespoon-sized balls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading.
  8. Bake Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges turn a warm golden brown but the centers are still soft.
  9. Cool Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and let the cookies cool on the sheets for about 5 minutes to set before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

  • For best texture, do not overmix the dough once the flour is added.
  • Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure proper mixing and better cookie texture.
  • Crushing the peppermint candies finely will help them distribute better and prevent large hard chunks.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • These cookies freeze well; separate layers with parchment paper and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: winter cookies, chocolate chip cookies, peppermint cookies, holiday baking, festive cookies, chocolate peppermint cookies

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