Name: Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened; 3/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1/2 cup white chocolate chips; Coarse sugar or edible glitter, for decoration (optional)

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Introduction

These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are a festive twist on a classic favorite. Loaded with semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, they bring a snowy sparkle to your holiday celebrations. Perfect for sharing or gifting during the season.

A stack of five thick, soft cookies sits on a black cooling rack over a white marbled surface, with the top cookie broken in half showing its soft, crumbly inside filled with chocolate chips, white chocolate chunks, and red and green candy pieces. Each cookie is loaded with colorful sprinkles, white chocolate chips, and chocolate chips that create a textured, festive look. The cookies have a light golden-brown base with uneven, lumpy surfaces, and the red, green, and white candies and sprinkles are scattered generously on top and throughout each cookie. Some whole cookies rest around the stack, emphasizing the rich mix of colors and textures in a close-up shot. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Coarse sugar or edible glitter, for decoration (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Arrange oven racks to allow for even airflow.
Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set this mixture aside.
Step 3: Using a mixer, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is creamy and slightly pale, about 2 to 3 minutes.
Step 4: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract until fully combined.
Step 5: Gradually add the flour mixture on low speed, mixing just until combined. Take care not to overmix to ensure tender cookies.
Step 6: Fold in the semi-sweet and white chocolate chips with a spatula, reserving a few white chips for topping if you like.
Step 7: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle with coarse sugar or edible glitter if using. Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until edges are golden and centers are slightly soft.
Step 8: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy warm or store as directed below.

Tips & Variations

For a festive look, top each cookie with a few white chocolate chips or edible glitter before baking.
Try substituting half the semi-sweet chips with milk chocolate chips for a sweeter flavor.
Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to help control spreading and enhance the texture.

Storage

Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. To keep them soft, place a slice of bread in the container with the cookies. Reheat gently in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to enjoy them warm.

How to Serve

A pile of soft, round cookies is shown, each cookie studded with white chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, and red, green, and white festive sprinkles scattered across the light golden dough. The cookies have a slightly cracked surface, revealing a soft texture, and a light dusting of powdered sugar on top. They are stacked on a cooling rack placed on a white plate, set against a white marbled background. The image focuses closely on the front cookies, making the colorful details and texture stand out clearly. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I freeze the cookie dough?

Yes, cookie dough can be frozen for up to 3 months. Portion it into balls and freeze on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag. Bake cookies directly from frozen, adding a couple of extra minutes to the baking time.

Can I substitute butter with margarine or oil?

Butter provides flavor and texture crucial to these cookies. Margarine may work but can affect taste, while oil will change the texture and is not recommended for this recipe.