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Winter wonderland chocolate chip cookies cooling on wire rack with white chocolate drizzle

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

Festive chocolate chip cookies with peppermint and white chocolate drizzle perfect for holiday baking
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 portions
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 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 adjust to taste
  • 1/4 cup white chocolate chips for drizzle

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling racks
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Food processor (optional)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until pale and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes
  3. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined
  5. Gently fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies using a wooden spoon until evenly distributed
  6. Chill dough for 30 minutes to prevent spreading
  7. Drop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart
  8. Bake for 9-11 minutes or until edges are golden brown but centers still look slightly soft and underdone
  9. Let cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks
  10. For drizzle: melt 1/4 cup white chocolate chips in microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cookies

Notes

Chill dough for 30 minutes before baking. Don't overbake - remove when edges are set but centers still look soft. Store in airtight container for up to 1 week. Can freeze dough balls for up to 3 months.