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A delicious plate of Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

These delightful cookies are perfect for a wintry treat, combining semi-sweet and white chocolate with a touch of holiday sprinkles.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup light brown sugar firmly packed
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp fine sea salt
For Mix-Ins & Topping
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup white chocolate chips
  • ¼ cup holiday sprinkles
  • 2 tbsp coarse sparkling sugar optional garnish
  • sifted powdered sugar for dusting, optional finish

Equipment

  • Mixer
  • Baking Sheets
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer on medium for 2–3 minutes—until pale, fluffy, and slightly aerated.
  2. Beat in eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each. Mix in vanilla until smooth and glossy.
  3. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to wet ingredients in 3 additions, mixing on low just until combined. Do not overmix.
  4. With a spatula, gently fold in both chocolate chips—reserve ~2 tbsp of each for topping.
  5. Use a #30 scoop (≈2 tbsp) to portion dough. Roll into smooth balls and place 2 inches apart on parchment-lined sheets.
  6. Press reserved chips and a pinch of sprinkles gently into the top of each ball—this anchors them and creates a bakery-style finish.
  7. Refrigerate dough balls for 30 minutes (or up to 48 hours). Chilling ensures thicker cookies and prevents overspreading.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Bake 10–12 minutes—edges should be golden and set; centers will look soft and slightly underdone. Rotate pans halfway.
  9. Let cookies rest on the hot sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Once completely cooled, dust lightly with powdered sugar using a fine-mesh sieve for a snowy effect.

Notes

These cookies are best enjoyed fresh out of the oven. For an extra festive touch, use different colored holiday sprinkles to match the season.