Winter wonderland chocolate chip christmas cookies

Here’s a festive Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies recipe—soft, chewy, and perfect for the holidays 🍪❄️

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

2¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
½ tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
2 cups chocolate chips
Optional for “Winter Wonderland” effect:
- ½ cup white chocolate chips
- ¼ cup crushed peppermint or candy cane pieces
- Sparkling sugar for sprinkling

Preheat oven
- 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
Mix dry ingredients
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
Cream butter & sugars
- Beat butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
Combine
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips, white chocolate, and peppermint (if using).
Scoop & bake
- Drop 2-tablespoon balls onto prepared baking sheet.
- Bake 9–12 minutes until edges are golden but centers soft.
Cool & decorate
- Let cool 5 minutes on baking sheet, then transfer to wire rack.
- Sprinkle sparkling sugar while warm for a “snowy” effect.

Extra chewy: Chill dough 30–60 minutes before baking.
White chocolate peppermint cookies: Replace regular chocolate chips with white chocolate.
Festive shapes: Use cookie cutters and decorate with icing or sprinkles.
Make ahead: Dough can be frozen for up to 3 months.

If you want, I can give you a super soft, bakery-style Winter Wonderland cookie recipe or a fun rainbow sprinkle version for Christmas.