Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Introduction

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are the perfect holiday treat, combining the classic taste of chocolate chip cookies with a festive twist. Featuring crushed candy canes, white chocolate chips, and snowflake sprinkles, these cookies bring together holiday flavors and fun decorations to create a dessert that’s both delicious and visually stunning. They’re great for gift-giving, holiday parties, or simply enjoying with loved ones during the season.

Ingredients

• Wet Ingredients:
  1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  1 cup granulated sugar
  1 cup packed brown sugar
  2 large eggs
  2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• Dry Ingredients:
  3 cups all-purpose flour
  1 teaspoon baking soda
  1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  1/4 teaspoon salt
• Mix-Ins and Decorations:
  2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  1 cup crushed candy canes
  1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  Snowflake sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat and Prepare:
   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Mix the Wet Ingredients:
   In a large bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
4. Add the Festive Touch:
   Fold in the chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes.
5. Shape and Decorate:
   Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Top with snowflake sprinkles for a festive look.
6. Bake:
   Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Avoid overbaking to keep the centers soft.
7. Cool and Serve:
   Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Conclusion

These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are a must-have for the holiday season. Their delightful mix of textures and flavors, combined with festive decorations, makes them a joy to bake and share. Whether as gifts or part of your holiday dessert spread, these cookies are sure to impress!

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