Description
These Easy Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat that brings a touch of magic to your winter gatherings. With a hint of peppermint and festive sprinkles, they’re not just cookies; they’re a celebration in every bite. They’re quick to make, perfect for last-minute cravings or a fun baking session with the family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon peppermint extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup festive winter sprinkles (blue, white, silver)
- Optional: additional sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract and peppermint extract until well combined.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and winter sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are just set.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- If desired, sprinkle with additional festive sprinkles while still warm.
Notes
- For extra festive flair, you can drizzle melted white chocolate over the cooled cookies and then add more sprinkles.
- Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3-4 days.
- If you don’t have peppermint extract, you can omit it for a classic chocolate chip cookie, or add a pinch of cinnamon for a different winter spice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 140
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 35
