Description
Festive winter wonderland chocolate chip christmas cookies bring pure holiday magic to kitchen counters everywhere. Sweet chocolate morsels nestled in buttery dough create delightful memories you’ll savor long after the season’s sparkle fades.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
Chocolate and Sweet Additions:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles (red and green)
Leavening and Flavor Agents:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (180C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper for easy cookie removal.
- In a large bowl, whip butter and both sugars until the mixture becomes airy and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring each is fully blended, then mix in vanilla extract to enhance the flavor profile.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl to eliminate lumps and ensure even distribution.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold white and dark chocolate chips along with holiday sprinkles, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a spoon or cookie scoop, place rounded dollops of dough onto prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden-brown edges that indicate perfect doneness and crisp exterior.
- Let cookies rest on baking sheets for 3-4 minutes to set, then transfer to wire cooling racks to prevent continued baking and achieve ideal texture.
Notes
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Experiment with different chocolate chip combinations like milk chocolate, semi-sweet, or festive colored chips for variety.
- Use parchment paper or silicone baking mats to ensure even baking and easy cookie removal.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness and soft texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 192
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 89 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 17 mg