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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

These festive chocolate chip cookies are stuffed with white chocolate and peppermint, making them a delightful treat for the holiday season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Cookie Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Needs to be at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Mix-ins
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Scoop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving space in between.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the centers look set but soft.
  3. Let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

Notes

For extra festive flair, drizzle some chocolate over the cookies and serve them with peppermint ice cream. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.