Description
These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with both white and semisweet chocolate chips. Perfect for holiday celebrations, they feature a delightful blend of sweet and buttery flavors, topped with festive holiday sprinkles to add a seasonal touch. This easy-to-make recipe yields 24 delicious cookies that are sure to impress family and friends during the festive season.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Garnish
- Holiday sprinkles (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and packed light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which usually takes about 3 to 4 minutes using an electric mixer.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agents and salt through the flour.
- Mix Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or stirring with a wooden spoon until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in both the white chocolate chips and semisweet chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape the Cookies: Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Add Holiday Sprinkles: Sprinkle the holiday sprinkles over the tops of the cookie dough balls to add a festive touch and slight crunch.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers still look slightly soft.
- Cool the Cookies: Remove the baking sheets from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. This helps the cookies set and prevents breaking.
Notes
- For softer cookies, underbake them slightly as they will continue to cook on the baking sheet.
- You can substitute holiday sprinkles with chopped nuts or shredded coconut for a different texture and flavor.
- Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- For a richer chocolate flavor, consider using all semisweet chocolate chips instead of a mix.
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for optimal creaming and texture.
