Description
These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive and delicious treat perfect for the holiday season. With a rich combination of chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, and white chocolate, these cookies are topped with adorable snowflake sprinkles, making them as magical as they are tasty. Perfect for holiday parties, gifts, or cozy winter moments, these cookies are sure to delight everyone with their festive touch.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 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
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed candy canes
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- Snowflake sprinkles, for decoration
Instructions
Instructions:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients 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 space for spreading.
- Decorate the tops of the cookies with snowflake sprinkles.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a more intense peppermint flavor, add a few drops of peppermint extract.
- Add nuts like chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.
- Gluten-free flour can be substituted for the all-purpose flour if needed.
- For a more indulgent treat, dip the baked cookies in melted dark or white chocolate.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
