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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies Recipe

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These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are a festive twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie. Packed with semi-sweet and white chocolate chips and optionally topped with coarse sugar or edible glitter, these cookies are perfect for holiday celebrations. They have a soft, chewy texture with golden edges and a tender crumb.

Ingredients

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Cookie Dough

  • 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

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup. Arrange oven racks for even airflow to promote uniform baking.
  2. Combine dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined. Set this mixture aside as it will be incorporated later into the wet ingredients.
  3. Cream sugars and butter: Using an electric mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter together with the granulated sugar and light brown sugar. Continue beating for about 2 to 3 minutes until the mixture is creamy, smooth, and slightly pale in color, indicating proper aeration.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to fully incorporate. Then add the pure vanilla extract and mix until everything is evenly combined.
  5. Incorporate flour: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until combined. Be careful not to overmix at this stage to help keep the cookies tender and soft.
  6. Fold in chips: Using a spatula, gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Reserve a handful of white chocolate chips to sprinkle on top of the dough portions if you like for an attractive finish.
  7. Portion and bake: Drop rounded tablespoonfuls of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Optionally, sprinkle the tops with coarse sugar or edible glitter for a festive touch. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden and the centers look slightly soft and set.
  8. Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 2 minutes to firm up a bit, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. These cookies can be enjoyed warm or stored in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Notes

  • For best texture, do not overmix the dough once the flour is added.
  • Use room temperature eggs to ensure proper blending with the butter and sugar.
  • Coarse sugar or edible glitter adds a festive sparkle but is optional.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • To keep cookies soft longer, add a slice of bread to the container.

Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas cookies, winter cookies, semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, festive baking

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