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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint Joy

These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies blend rich dark chocolate with a hint of peppermint, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 47 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookies
  • 1 cup Butter softened
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 large Eggs
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract preferably pure
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour or gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips rich in antioxidants
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips optional
  • 1/2 cup Crushed Candy Canes for peppermint flavor
Optional Glaze
  • 1/2 cup Melted White Chocolate

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Parchment Paper
  • Measuring Cups
  • measuring spoons
  • Spatula
  • 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, cream the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar for about 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until smooth.
  4. Whisk together all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in dark chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes until combined.
  6. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers are soft.
  8. Cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Optional: Drizzle cooled cookies with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with more crushed candy canes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes for best results. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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