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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies with white chocolate drizzle on cooling rack
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Festive chocolate chip cookies with peppermint and white chocolate drizzle. Perfect holiday treat ready in 45 minutes with soft, chewy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to 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
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes
  • 1/2 cup white chocolate chips (for drizzle)
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or shortening

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream softened butter with both sugars using electric mixer on medium speed for 4-5 minutes until pale and fluffy.
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated. Mix in vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
  4. In separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until flour disappears.
  5. Using wooden spoon, fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies.
  6. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes to prevent spreading.
  7. Using cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set and lightly golden but centers still look slightly underbaked.
  9. Let cool on sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks. Microwave white chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second intervals until smooth, then drizzle over cooled cookies.

Notes

  • Chilling dough for full 30 minutes is essential to prevent excessive spreading and maintain thick, chewy texture.
  • Use room temperature butter that gives slightly when pressed but isn’t melty. Cookies continue cooking on hot pan after removal from oven.
  • Store with bread slice in container to maintain softness. Freeze baked cookies up to 3 months or unbaked dough balls for fresh cookies anytime.

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