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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies: Cozy & Customizable Treats

Delightful Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are cozy, quick to make, gluten-free, and perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup butter room temperature
  • 1 cup brown sugar dark brown preferred
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract pure vanilla recommended
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour substitute with gluten-free flour for gluten-free option
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda check for freshness
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
For the Add-Ins
  • 2 cups chocolate chips dark or semisweet
  • 1 cup crushed candy canes optional
  • 1 cup white chocolate for drizzling, optional

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • Cookie scoop
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well, and then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, and sea salt. Gradually fold this dry mixture into the wet mixture.
  5. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed candy canes if using.
  6. Scoop balls of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  7. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  8. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  9. Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate and add additional crushed candy canes on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes prevents excessive spreading. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them moist longer.

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