Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft, chewy, and festively decorated, these Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies combine rich brown butter flavor with melty chocolate chips and a touch of holiday sparkle perfect for your winter celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 12 mins
- Total Time: 27 mins
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, browned and cooled
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup festive sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- 2. In a large bowl, whisk browned butter with both sugars until smooth.
- 3. Add eggs and vanilla; mix until combined.
- 4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until a dough forms.
- 6. Fold in chocolate chips and sprinkles.
- 7. Scoop 2-tablespoon portions onto prepared baking sheets.
- 8. Bake 10–12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- 9. Cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a rack.
- 10. Top with extra sprinkles or a drizzle of melted white chocolate for a wintery touch.
Notes
- Chilling the dough for 30 minutes before baking gives thicker, chewier cookies.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg for extra warmth.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies, holiday cookies, Christmas baking, festive desserts