Description
Sweet winter magic comes alive with winter wonderland chocolate chip christmas cookies, offering festive comfort straight from grandma’s kitchen. Delightful chocolate morsels nestled in buttery dough create memories you’ll cherish during holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups (281 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups (340 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 large eggs
Sugars and Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup (165 grams) brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Finishing and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (85 grams) white chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles (red, green, white, or snowflake-shaped)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 375F (190C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium mixing bowl, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, creating a smooth base.
- Incorporate vanilla extract and eggs into the butter mixture, blending carefully after each egg addition to maintain a consistent texture.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to prevent overmixing.
- Integrate semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and holiday sprinkles into the dough, reserving a few sprinkles for topping.
- Shape dough into tablespoon-sized balls, positioning them approximately 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets.
- Delicately press remaining sprinkles onto cookie tops for festive decoration.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges while maintaining soft centers.
- Allow cookies to rest on baking sheets for 5 minutes to stabilize their structure.
- Transfer cookies to a wire rack, permitting complete cooling before serving.
- Present and savor these winter-themed treats.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for smooth, even mixing and better cookie texture.
- Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker cookies.
- Use parchment paper or silicone mats for easy cleanup and uniform baking.
- Adjust baking time based on desired cookie consistency – shorter for softer cookies, longer for crispier edges.
- Swap chocolate chips with dairy-free alternatives for vegan-friendly version.
- Store in airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
- Experiment with different holiday sprinkle colors for festive variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 36
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg