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.
Pin Share Print Servings: 24
Calories: 210kcal
Cost: $8
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)
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
Instructions
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Whisk melted butter with both sugars.
- Stir in eggs, vanilla, and peppermint extract.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Stir in both chocolates, candy canes, and sprinkles.
- Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Scoop into 3 tablespoon balls and place on baking sheet.
- Add extra toppings; bake at 350°F for 11–13 minutes.
- Rest 10 minutes on pan, then move to cooling rack.
Notes
Nutrition facts are estimated and may vary based on specific ingredients and portion sizes used
Nutrition
Serving: 1cookie | Calories: 210kcal (11%) | Carbohydrates: 27g (9%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 11g (17%) | Saturated Fat: 6g (38%) | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 35mg (12%) | Sodium: 140mg (6%) | Potassium: 60mg (2%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 19g (21%) | Vitamin A: 150IU (3%) | Calcium: 25mg (3%) | Iron: 0.8mg (4%)