Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies
Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are soft and chewy, studded with semisweet and white chocolate chips plus crunchy peppermint pieces for a festive snow-kissed sparkle. Perfect for holiday gatherings, Christmas cookie boxes, or cozy evenings by the fireplace.
Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet or milk chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- ½ cup crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure golden bottoms.
- Whisk flour and baking soda in a small bowl and set aside. Sift flour if it looks clumpy for fluffier dough.
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light, fluffy, and pale, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Mix in salt, vanilla, and eggs until smooth and creamy.
- Add the flour mixture gradually, mixing on low just until combined; stop once flour streaks disappear to avoid tough cookies.
- Fold in semisweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and freshly crushed peppermint candies.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto parchment-lined sheets, spacing 2 inches apart, and bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are golden and centers look slightly soft.
- Cool cookies on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish setting and stay chewy.