Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy, chocolatey cookies with a festive peppermint twist—perfect for holiday baking, gift-giving, or cozy evenings.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer
- Baking sheets
- Parchment paper
- Cooling rack
Ingredients
- - 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- - ¾ cup granulated sugar
- - ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- - 2 large eggs
- - 1 tsp vanilla extract
- - 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- - 1 tsp baking soda
- - ½ tsp salt
- - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- - ½ cup white chocolate chips
- - ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
- - Optional: melted white chocolate for drizzling
- - Optional: flaky sea salt or sprinkles for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line baking sheets with parchment.
- Cream butter and sugars until fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
- Scoop dough onto sheets, 2 inches apart.
- Bake 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden.
- Cool on pan 5 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Optional: Drizzle cooled cookies with white chocolate and add toppings.
Notes
- Chill dough for thicker cookies
- Add nuts or cranberries for variety
- Store in an airtight container with bread to keep soft
- Add nuts or cranberries for variety
- Store in an airtight container with bread to keep soft