Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Step into a sweet Winter Wonderland with these magical Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies!
Soft, chewy, golden, and packed with both semisweet and white chocolate chips, these cookies bring all the cozy holiday vibes. Festive sprinkles, peppermint pieces, and optional mini marshmallows make every bite taste like Christmas morning. Perfect for gifting, cookie exchanges, Santa’s plate, or simply enjoying with hot cocoa by the fire.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
• 1 cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup festive sprinkles (red, green, white)
• Optional: ½ cup crushed peppermint candies or mini marshmallows

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven
   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Cream the Butter & Sugars
   In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy and creamy about 2–3 minutes.
3. Add Eggs & Vanilla
   Mix in the eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract. Beat until smooth and silky.
4. Mix Dry Ingredients
   In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Combine Wet & Dry
   Slowly mix the dry ingredients into the butter mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the cookies soft.
6. Fold in the Magic
   Stir in chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and sprinkles.
   Add peppermint pieces or marshmallows if you’d like a winter magic boost.
7. Scoop the Dough
   Roll or scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto your prepared baking sheet, leaving 2 inches between cookies.
8. Bake
   Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers look slightly soft.
9. Cool
   Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

Variation

• Peppermint Wonderland: Add crushed candy canes and drizzle cookies with white chocolate after cooling.
• Hot Cocoa Cookies: Mix ½ cup mini marshmallows and replace white chocolate chips with milk chocolate chunks.
• Red Velvet Christmas Cookies: Replace 2 tbsp flour with cocoa powder + add 1 tsp red food coloring for a festive twist.
• Super Sprinkle Explosion: Double the sprinkles for maximal Christmas color and crunch.

Cooking Notes

• Use room-temperature butter for perfect creaming and texture.
• If dough feels too soft, chill for 20–30 minutes prevents spreading.
• White chocolate chips can brown quickly; rotate pans halfway through baking.
• Cookies will look slightly underbaked when removed this is what keeps them soft and chewy.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve warm with hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and crushed peppermint.
• Pack in festive tins for neighbor gifts or teacher treats.
• Dip half of each cookie in melted white chocolate for a bakery-style finish.
• Stack them tall on a holiday dessert board with fudge, truffles, and gingerbread.

Tips

• Press a few extra chocolate chips and sprinkles on top before baking for picture-perfect cookies.
• Add ½ teaspoon almond extract for a subtle Christmas cookie shop aroma.
• For thicker cookies, chill dough 1 hour before baking.
• Store in an airtight container; place a slice of bread inside to keep cookies soft for days.

Prep Time:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10–12 minutes
• Total Time: 25–30 minutes

Nutritional Information (Per Cookie)

• Calories: 165
• Protein: 2 g
• Sodium: 95 mg

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I freeze the dough?
Yes! Scoop into balls, freeze on a tray, then store in freezer bags up to 3 months.

2. How do I make the cookies thicker?
Chill the dough for 1–2 hours before baking.

3. Can I use only one type of chocolate?
Absolutely choose your favorite! Semi-sweet, milk, or all white chocolate.

4. Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes use a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour. Texture stays very close to the original.

Conclusion

These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies bring all the cozy cheer of the holiday season in every bite Soft, sweet, and full of festive colors and flavors, they’re destined to become an annual baking tradition. Enjoy them warm, gift them with love, and share the magic!

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