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Homemade winter wonderland chocolate chip Christmas cookies with white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, peppermint, and festive sprinkles.
Hannah Cooking

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Soft, chewy winter wonderland chocolate chip Christmas cookies bursting with white chocolate, peppermint, and holiday sprinkles; festive, cozy, and pure Christmas joy in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 32 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Christmas cookies, Dessert, Holiday Cookies
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 ¼ cups All-purpose flour Spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda Helps cookies rise slightly
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness
  • ¾ cup Unsalted butter Melted and cooled
  • 1 cup Brown sugar Packed for moisture and chewiness
  • ½ cup Granulated sugar Adds crisp texture
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 2 teaspoon Vanilla extract Adds depth of flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Peppermint extract For a festive hint
For the Festive Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup White chocolate chips Adds creamy sweetness
  • 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips For balanced chocolate flavor
  • ½ cup Crushed candy canes Adds crunch and peppermint
  • ¼ cup Holiday sprinkles Red and green for color
  • — — Extra mix-ins For pressing on top before baking

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl For combining wet and dry ingredients
  • 1 Whisk To mix melted butter and sugars
  • 1 Rubber spatula For folding ingredients together
  • 1 Baking Sheet Lined with parchment paper
  • 1 Cookie Scoop Ensures evenly sized cookies
  • 1 Wire cooling rack For cooling cookies evenly
  • 1 Plastic wrap To cover and chill dough

Method
 

  1. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Whisk melted butter with both sugars.
  3. Stir in eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
  4. Fold in dry ingredients until just mixed.
  5. Stir in both chocolates, candy canes, and sprinkles.
  6. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  7. Scoop into 3 tablespoon balls and place on baking sheet.
  8. Add extra toppings; bake at 350°F for 11–13 minutes.
  9. Rest 10 minutes on pan, then move to cooling rack.
    Homemade winter wonderland chocolate chip Christmas cookies with white and semi-sweet chocolate chips, peppermint, and festive sprinkles.

Notes

Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used