Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive treat combining chocolate, peppermint, and seasonal spices, perfect for the holiday season.
1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. 2. In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
3. 3. Mix in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
4. 4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
5. 5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
6. 6. Drop rounded tablespoon of the dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
7. 7. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week. For longer-term storage, freeze the dough or baked cookies for up to 3 months.
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