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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

Indulge in these delightful cookies that combine classic chocolate chips with a festive twist of crushed peppermint, making them a holiday favorite!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cookie Dough Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Bring to room temperature for smoother mixing.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs Bring to room temperature.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies Adds a festive touch!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cookie sheets.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this to your creamed mixture until well combined.
  5. Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies.
  6. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden.
  2. Let the cookies cool on the sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

For the best results, chill your dough for 30 minutes before baking to enhance flavor and texture. Consider serving the cookies with powdered sugar dusting or a drizzle of melted chocolate.