Description
Festive winter wonderland chocolate chip christmas cookies bring holiday magic to your kitchen. Sweet memories and delightful flavors combine in these irresistible treats you’ll cherish and share with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (175g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
Sugars:
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (150g) brown sugar, packed
Flavor Enhancers and Decorations:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (90g) white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup (40g) festive holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare your culinary workspace by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and arranging parchment paper on baking trays to ensure smooth cookie removal.
- Using an electric mixer, whip softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until the mixture transforms into a pale, airy consistency, developing a light and creamy texture.
- Introduce eggs individually into the butter mixture, gently incorporating each one, then blend in vanilla extract to infuse a rich, aromatic flavor profile.
- In a separate vessel, thoroughly combine flour, baking soda, salt, and optional cinnamon by whisking, creating a uniform dry ingredient base.
- Gradually integrate the dry ingredient mixture into the butter blend, stirring carefully to maintain a smooth, consistent dough without overmixing.
- Delicately fold semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and holiday sprinkles throughout the dough, reserving a small portion for decorative topping.
- Utilize a cookie scoop to create uniform dough balls, strategically placing them on prepared baking sheets with sufficient spacing to allow gentle spreading during baking.
- Slide the trays into the preheated oven, monitoring cookies for approximately 10-12 minutes until edges develop a golden hue and centers appear slightly underbaked.
- After removing from the oven, let cookies rest on baking sheets for five minutes to stabilize, then transfer to a cooling rack, optionally embellishing with reserved sprinkles and chocolate chips while still warm for a festive finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for smooth, creamy mixing that creates a perfect cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and maintain a thick, chewy cookie shape.
- For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Swap some chocolate chips with crushed peppermint candy or holiday-themed M&Ms for extra festive flair and unique flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg