Step into the magic of the season with these Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies soft, chewy, and sparkling with festive joy. Each bite is a cozy embrace of melted chocolate, cool peppermint, and sweet white chocolate drizzle that feels like a warm hug on a snowy day.
Perfect for Christmas gatherings, cookie exchanges, or a quiet night by the fireplace, these cookies capture the heart of winter’s wonder one delicious bite at a time.
1. Prepare Oven and Baking Sheets:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, beat together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla extract, mixing until smooth and creamy.
3. Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt until well blended.
4. Mix Dough:
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients, stirring gently with a spatula until just combined (do not overmix). Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed candy canes if desired.
5. Bake Cookies:
Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and place onto baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
6. Cool and Decorate:
Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack. Once cooled, drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with additional crushed candy canes for a winter wonderland finish.
Problem: My cookies are too flat and spread too much.
Likely Cause: Butter was too soft/melted, oven not hot enough, or too little flour.
Solution: Ensure butter is softened but not melted. Chill dough for 15–30 minutes before baking. Double-check oven temperature with an oven thermometer.
Problem: My cookies are dry and crumbly.
Likely Cause: Overbaked or too much flour.
Solution: Reduce baking time. Measure flour accurately (preferably by weight) and avoid overmixing the dough.
These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies combine the classic chewy cookie texture with a festive peppermint twist. With a snowy drizzle and a touch of candy cane crunch, they’re perfect for cozy winter gatherings and holiday gifting.
