Description
These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are a quick, festive treat perfect for holiday baking. They combine gooey semi-sweet and white chocolate chips with crushed candy canes for a crunchy, minty finish. Soft in the center with crisp edges, they’re the ultimate Christmas cookie for cookie exchanges, dessert platters, or a cozy winter snack. Whether you’re looking for easy Christmas cookie ideas, holiday desserts, or sweet food gifts, this recipe checks every box.
Ingredients
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup crushed candy canes
2 tablespoons sparkling sugar (optional for topping)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in vanilla extract.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
5. Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed candy canes, reserving a small handful for topping.
6. Scoop dough into balls and chill for at least 30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set but centers still soft.
9. Immediately press remaining chips and candy pieces into the tops, then sprinkle with sparkling sugar.
10. Cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Use softened butter, not melted, for best texture.
Don’t skip chilling the dough — it prevents overspreading.
Sprinkle sugar on top right after baking for a sparkly finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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