Description

Get ready to dazzle your holiday dessert table with these Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies! Soft, chewy, and bursting with rich chocolate and festive peppermint crunch, these cookies are the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Perfect for cozy gatherings, cookie exchanges, or simply spoiling yourself with a winter treat. With classic chocolate chip cookie warmth and a cool, minty twist, this is one of those easy recipes that becomes an instant holiday tradition. If you’re looking for Christmas cookie ideas, quick dessert ideas, or a fun food idea for parties, this is the one to bookmark and bake!

Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

3/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

1/2 cup white chocolate chips

1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies

Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions

1. Cream together butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

2. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.

3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.

4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until combined.

5. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candies.

6. Chill the dough for 30–60 minutes (optional, but recommended).

7. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

8. Scoop dough into 2-tablespoon-sized balls and place them on the baking sheet.

9. Add extra chocolate chips and peppermint to the tops, then sprinkle lightly with sea salt.

10. Bake for 9–11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look slightly underbaked.

11. Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

Chilling the dough helps create thick, bakery-style cookies that don’t spread too much.

Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking.

Lightly press toppings on before baking for a prettier, photo-worthy finish.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cookie
Calories: 210
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 120mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 25mg

Keywords: winter cookies, peppermint cookies, holiday desserts, easy Christmas cookies, chocolate chip cookies