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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

Delightful chocolate chip cookies with a festive twist of white chocolate and crushed peppermint, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure butter is at room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs Add eggs one at a time.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Enhances the flavor.
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Scoop and level off for accuracy.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt If using salted butter, reduce salt to 1/4 teaspoon.
For the Mix-Ins
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips Can substitute with butterscotch chips.
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies Adjust amount for desired minty flavor.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, then gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, ensuring enough space between each cookie.
  2. Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes, until the edges are golden brown.
  3. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week, or freeze them for up to three months. For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.