Introduction
These festive cookies bring together the classic flavor of soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies with colorful holiday candies and white chocolate chips. They’re perfect for Christmas gatherings, gift boxes, or enjoying warm with a cup of hot cocoa. The dough is thick, buttery, and packed with holiday colors that make every bite feel magical.
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 cup softened butter 1 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup white chocolate chips 1 cup Christmas colored candies (red, green, white)
Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. In a bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time and mix in vanilla. In another bowl combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Fold in chocolate chips and Christmas candies. Scoop dough into large balls and place on a baking sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Let cool on the tray before moving.
Methods Creaming method for butter and sugar ensures soft texture. Folding method for chocolate chips prevents overmixing. Scoop and drop method gives even sized cookies.
History Chocolate chip cookies originated in the 1930s from the Toll House Inn and became America’s most popular cookie. Over time people created holiday versions using colorful candies and white chocolate to celebrate Christmas traditions.
Benefits These cookies are great for sharing, perfect for gifting, fun to make with family, and stay soft for days. They also bring holiday spirit through color and flavor.
Formation The structure forms from a balanced ratio of butter, flour, and sugars which creates a chewy center and slightly crisp edges. The added candies give extra texture.
Nutrition Approximate per cookie 220 to 260 calories depending on size 3 to 4 grams protein 10 to 12 grams fat 28 to 32 grams carbohydrates
Conclusion These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies offer the perfect mix of buttery dough, melted chocolate, and festive candies. Ideal for holiday parties, cookie boxes, or simply enjoying fresh from the oven.
Lovers Cookie lovers enjoy them for their softness, kids love the colorful candies, and adults appreciate the nostalgic holiday flavor.