Description
Celebrate the season with these Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies — a festive twist on the classic that’s perfect for cookie exchanges, cozy nights, or Santa’s plate. Packed with gooey semi-sweet and white chocolate chips, colorful red, green, and white candies, and finished with a hint of flaky sea salt, they’re irresistibly soft with just the right crisp on the edges. This easy recipe is a great holiday baking idea and doubles as a fun family kitchen activity. Whether you’re after a quick dessert, holiday food ideas, or a showstopping homemade gift, these cookies check every box!
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup white chocolate chips
3/4 cup red, green, and white candy-coated chocolates
Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Cream the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3–4 minutes.
2. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each, then mix in vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and candies, reserving a few to press on top.
6. Chill dough for at least 30 minutes.
7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8. Scoop 2-tablespoon balls of dough and place 2 inches apart on sheets.
9. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers set.
10. Cool on sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Notes
Chill the dough before baking to prevent spreading and deepen flavor.
For an extra-festive look, press candies and chocolate chips into the top before baking.
Don’t overbake—cookies should look slightly underdone when removed from the oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: easy cookie recipe, chocolate chip, Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive dessert, winter treats