Description
Get ready to impress this holiday season with Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies! These festive treats combine rich chocolate chips, creamy white chocolate, and the refreshing crunch of crushed candy canes for the ultimate Christmas cookie experience. Whether you’re searching for easy recipes, holiday food ideas, or quick dessert options for your next gathering, these cookies deliver big flavor with minimal effort. Perfect for cookie exchanges, gifting, or cozy nights with hot cocoa—this is the easy holiday cookie recipe you’ll come back to every year!
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup dark chocolate chips
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed candy canes
2 tablespoons decorative sugar or holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
4. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients just until combined.
5. Fold in the semi-sweet, dark, and white chocolate chips along with the crushed candy canes.
6. Optional: Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and enhance flavor.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Scoop dough balls onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart.
9. Press extra chocolate chips and candy cane bits on top for decoration.
10. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are soft.
11. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough to ensure the cookies bake thick and chewy with less spreading.
Use a mix of chocolate chips for balanced flavor and texture.
Press toppings into the dough before baking to achieve a picture-perfect cookie top.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, peppermint cookies, chocolate chip holiday cookies, easy dessert, holiday baking