Description
These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, chewy, and filled with festive holiday flavors. Perfect for cold weather treats, they feature classic chocolate chips with a wintery twist from seasonal sprinkles and a touch of peppermint.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet and/or milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup holiday-themed sprinkles
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add salt, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract (if using). Mix well.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips and sprinkles.
- Drop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are golden but the centers are still soft.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra holiday flair, top each cookie with additional sprinkles before baking.
- Use white chocolate chips for a snow-inspired look.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
