The Art of Winter Wonderland Cookie Perfection

Perfect Creaming Technique

Master the essential skill of properly creaming butter and sugars together until light and fluffy, which incorporates air for cookies with the ideal tender-chewy texture.

Gentle Folding Method

Learn to fold in mix-ins without overworking the dough, preserving the delicate cookie structure while ensuring even distribution of all the chocolate and peppermint pieces.

Strategic Topping Placement

Discover the technique of pressing extra chocolate and peppermint onto cookie tops before baking for that bakery-style appearance with photogenic appeal.

Precision Timing Control

Understand the critical importance of removing cookies at the exact right moment when edges are set but centers look underdone for perfect texture.

Cooling Mastery

Perfect the final technique of allowing cookies to set on hot pans before transferring, which completes the baking process and locks in that ideal chewy interior.

Master the Art of Perfect Winter Wonderland Cookies

Butter Temperature: Ensure butter is truly softened to room temperature (should leave a slight indent when pressed) for proper creaming and the best cookie texture.

Chilling Optional: For thicker cookies with less spread, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking, though this step is optional for these cookies.

Peppermint Intensity: Adjust the amount of crushed peppermint to your taste preference - use less for subtle mint flavor or more for bold peppermint punch.

Storage Success: Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Customization Ideas: Try dark chocolate chips, add 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract to the dough, or use crushed candy canes for festive red and white swirls.

Underbaking Secret: Remove cookies when they look slightly underdone in the center - they'll continue cooking on the hot pan and result in perfectly chewy cookies.

Ultimate Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint and White Chocolate Chunks

Name: Ultimate Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint and White Chocolate Chunks
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 24 cookies
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: For the Cookie Dough:; 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 3/4 cup granulated white sugar; 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract; For the Mix-Ins:; 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips; 1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks; 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes or hard peppermint candies; 2 tablespoons festive red and green sprinkles; For Special Equipment:; Stand mixer or hand mixer; Baking sheets lined with parchment paper; Cookie scoop (2 tablespoon size)

The ultimate Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies featuring semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chunks, and crushed peppermint candy. These festive cookies combine the rich depth of premium chocolate with the refreshing coolness of peppermint, creating an unforgettable holiday treat that elevates the classic chocolate chip cookie to extraordinary heights perfect for Christmas parties, cookie exchanges, or any time you crave the perfect balance of sweet chocolate and minty freshness.

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

12 Minutes

Total Time

27 Minutes

Chef

JUE

Ingredients

Custard Cream

For the Cookie Dough:

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature

3/4 cup granulated white sugar

3/4 cup packed light brown sugar

2 large eggs, room temperature

2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract

For the Mix-Ins:

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup white chocolate chips or chunks

1/2 cup crushed peppermint candy canes or hard peppermint candies

2 tablespoons festive red and green sprinkles

For Special Equipment:

Stand mixer or hand mixer

Baking sheets lined with parchment paper

Cookie scoop (2 tablespoon size)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined, then set aside.

In a large mixing bowl or stand mixer, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar on medium-high speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients on low speed, mixing just until no flour streaks remain and being careful not to overmix.

Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chunks, crushed peppermint pieces, and half of the festive sprinkles using a rubber spatula until evenly distributed throughout the dough.

Using a 2-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.

Press a few extra chocolate chips, white chocolate chunks, and peppermint pieces onto the tops of each cookie for a beautiful presentation, then sprinkle remaining festive sprinkles over the tops.

Bake for 11-13 minutes until the edges are golden brown but the centers still look slightly underdone and soft.

Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely, allowing the centers to set while maintaining that perfect chewy texture.

Ultimate Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint and White Chocolate Chunks

JUE

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The Art of Winter Wonderland Cookie Perfection

Ultimate Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies with Peppermint and White Chocolate Chunks

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