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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies Recipe

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These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are a festive twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, featuring a delightful blend of semi-sweet and white chocolate chips with optional crushed peppermint candies for a holiday touch. Soft, chewy, and perfect for sharing during the holiday season, these cookies bring warmth and cheer to your dessert table.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies (optional, for festive touch)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure the cookies don’t stick and bake evenly.
  2. Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and well combined.
  3. Add vanilla and eggs: Mix in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to incorporate fully.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and salt throughout the flour.
  5. Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until the flour is incorporated and no dry streaks remain, being careful not to overmix.
  6. Fold in chips and peppermint: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies if using, to evenly distribute throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
  8. Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden. Note that the centers may appear slightly underbaked, which ensures a chewy texture.
  9. Cool on sheet: Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes to set before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Optional topping: For extra festive flair, sprinkle additional crushed peppermint on top of the cookies just before baking.
  11. Store properly: Store the cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week or freeze for longer-term storage to preserve freshness.

Notes

  • For a chewier cookie, do not overbake; remove from oven when centers look slightly underbaked.
  • Crushed peppermint candies are optional but add a delightful holiday flavor and crunch.
  • Make sure butter is softened but not melted for best creaming results.
  • Cookies can be frozen either as dough balls or baked cookies.
  • Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.

Keywords: Christmas cookies, chocolate chip cookies, holiday cookies, peppermint cookies, white chocolate chip cookies, festive cookies

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