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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies to Cozy Up With

Enjoy the festive flavors of Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies, combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint for a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Butter room temperature
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar or coconut sugar for less refined option
  • 0.5 cup Granulated Sugar can be reduced slightly
  • 2 large Eggs essential for texture and structure
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract pure preferred
  • 2.5 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda ensure fresh
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt balances sweetness
For the Chocolate and Peppermint
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips or semi-sweet/milk chocolate
  • 0.5 cup White Chocolate Chips for drizzle
  • 0.5 cup Crushed Candy Canes can substitute with crushed nuts

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper

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, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; then fold this mixture into the wet ingredients.
  5. Fold in dark chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
  6. Scoop the dough into rounded balls, placing them on the prepared baking sheets with 2 inches of space in between.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden brown and centers are slightly undercooked.
  8. Cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Melt white chocolate and drizzle over cooled cookies, then sprinkle with crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading. Measure flour accurately to avoid dry cookies.

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