Description

Indulge in the joy of baking with these delightful Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip special occasion Cookies. Soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor, these cookies are a festive treat perfect for any holiday gathering. With a harmonious blend of semisweet and white chocolate chips, and topped with cheerful holiday sprinkles, they not only taste amazing but also look beautiful on any dessert platter. Quick to prepare and easy to make, these cookies will create cherished memories with family and friends during the cozy winter season. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or packaged as sweet gifts, these cookies are a must-try this holiday.

Ingredients

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
Holiday sprinkles (for garnish)

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
Fold in both types of chocolate chips evenly.
Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto lined baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
Bake for about 12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
Allow cooling slightly before transferring to wire racks. Garnish with holiday sprinkles once completely cooled.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie (approximately 40g)
Calories: 180
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 26g
Fiber: <1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: For added flair, consider using colored chocolate chips or crushed candy canes as alternative toppings. If your dough is too soft to scoop easily, chill it for about 30 minutes before baking to achieve thicker cookies.