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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Total Time: 27 minutes
  • Yield: 24 servings (approximately 24 cookies) 1x

Description

These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are festive and delicious treats perfect for the holiday season. Soft and chewy with classic chocolate chips, crushed candy canes for a minty crunch, and white chocolate chips, topped with charming snowflake sprinkles, these cookies bring a delightful blend of flavors and a whimsical look perfect for cookie exchanges or holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Add-ins and Decoration

  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup crushed candy canes
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • Snowflake sprinkles, for decoration

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prepare for baking the cookies.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and packed brown sugar together with an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, which creates the perfect texture base for the cookies.
  3. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed mixture, beating well after each addition to ensure they are fully incorporated. Then stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
  4. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt.
  5. Mix Dry into Wet: Gradually add the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
  6. Add Chocolate Chips and Candy Canes: Fold in the chocolate chips, crushed candy canes, and white chocolate chips to the cookie dough to infuse flavor and texture.
  7. Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them adequately to allow spreading during baking.
  8. Decorate: Sprinkle the tops of each cookie with festive snowflake sprinkles to give them a charming winter theme.
  9. Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
  10. Cool Cookies: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.

Notes

  • For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming.
  • Do not overmix the dough to avoid tough cookies.
  • Crushed candy canes add a unique minty flavor; adjust quantity according to preference.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container to maintain freshness.
  • These cookies can be frozen unbaked; bake from frozen adding a couple of minutes to baking time.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

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