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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies That Melt Hearts

Indulge in Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip cookies, a perfect blend of rich chocolate and festive peppermint for the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Reduce for a lower-sugar version
  • 2 large Eggs Can substitute with a flax egg for a vegan alternative
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Use peppermint extract for a seasonal twist
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Use gluten-free flour for dietary restrictions
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Ensure it's fresh for optimal results
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 2 cups Dark Chocolate Chips Can substitute with white chocolate
  • 1 cup Candy Canes (crushed) Omit for classic chocolate chip cookies

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine room temperature butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Beat until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  5. Gently fold in dark chocolate chips and crushed candy canes until evenly distributed.
  6. Scoop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about two inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool for 5 minutes on sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Optional: Drizzle melted white chocolate over cookies and sprinkle with crushed candy canes.
  10. Serve warm or store in an airtight container to keep fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Consider chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavors and reduce spreading.

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