Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies
These festive cookies combine chocolate chips and crushed peppermint for a delightful holiday treat.
Ingredients
Cookie Base
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure your butter is softened for easier mixing.
- 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
Mix-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Feel free to use different types of chocolate chips for varied flavors.
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Can substitute with butterscotch chips.
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies Experiment with adding more or less peppermint to suit your taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add the eggs one at a time and mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies.
Shaping
- Drop tablespoon-sized portions of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Leave enough space between each cookie as they will spread while baking.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 to 12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
Cooling
- Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve cookies warm with milk or hot cocoa. Display on a festive platter, with an extra sprinkle of crushed peppermint for added flair. To store, keep in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.