Description
These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are a delightful treat perfect for the holiday season or any time you crave a sweet, chewy cookie. Loaded with both regular and white chocolate chips and topped with festive winter sprinkles, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and texture with a soft, moist interior and golden edges.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup melted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons winter sprinkles or candy (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Stir well and set aside to help cookies stay soft and fluffy.
- Mix Butter and Sugar: In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy for a rich, sweet flavor.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Incorporate the large egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract into the butter-sugar mixture. Mix until smooth to ensure the cookies stay soft and moist.
- Combine Dry and Wet Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently until a dough forms. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies tender.
- Add Chocolate and Sprinkles: Fold in the chocolate chips and white chocolate chips. Optionally, add winter sprinkles or crushed candy for a festive touch. Mix lightly to distribute evenly.
- Shape the Cookies: Scoop small balls of dough and arrange them on the prepared baking tray, leaving sufficient space between each for spreading during baking.
- Bake the Cookies: Place the tray in the preheated oven and bake for 10–12 minutes, until the cookies are golden on the edges but still soft in the middle.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking tray for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy them warm with a glass of milk or hot chocolate.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, slightly underbake by reducing baking time by a minute or two.
- If you like, you can substitute some of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour for a nuttier flavor.
- Use room temperature eggs for easier mixing and better texture.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of chocolate chips like dark or milk chocolate according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
