Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies
Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are the perfect festive treat! Soft, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles, they’re ideal for celebrating the season with warmth and joy.
Equipment
- mixing bowls
- Hand or stand mixer
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup festive holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Step 1: Prepare the Cookie Dough-Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.-Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl until well combined. Set aside.-In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Step 2: Add Wet Ingredients-Add the eggs individually, beating well after each one, then stir in the vanilla extract. Beat until fully incorporated.
- Step 3: Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients-Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until fully blended. Mix just until combined. Avoid overmixing.-Fold in the chocolate chips and festive sprinkles with a spatula.
- Step 4: Bake the Cookies-Drop tablespoon-sized scoops of dough onto the baking sheet, keeping them about 2 inches apart.-Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but the centers are still soft.-Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool entirely.
Notes
- For extra festivity, use a mix of red, green, and white sprinkles.
- Substitute white chocolate chips for a sweeter twist.
- These cookies freeze well! Store in an airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months.