Description
Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are the ultimate homemade holiday treat — soft, chewy, buttery, and loaded with melty chocolate chips. Perfect for cookie exchanges, gift boxes, or cozy winter baking, these festive cookies bring all the magic and warmth of the holidays right to your kitchen. Decorate them with sprinkles, white chocolate drizzle, or edible glitter for the ultimate Christmas cookie experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: holiday sprinkles, white chocolate drizzle, or sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Cream the butter and sugars: In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (2–3 minutes).
- Add wet ingredients: Mix in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract, until smooth and creamy.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Stir in chocolate chips and any festive add-ins like sprinkles or peppermint bits.
- Chill the dough: Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading during baking.
- Bake the cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment. Scoop dough balls (1 tbsp each) and bake 10–12 minutes until edges are golden and centers are set.
- Cool and decorate: Let cookies cool 5 minutes before transferring to a rack. Drizzle with white chocolate or dust with powdered sugar for a winter wonderland finish.
Notes
- Chill the dough to enhance flavor and prevent excess spreading.
- Use room-temperature butter for the best texture.
- Don’t overmix after adding dry ingredients — it keeps cookies soft.
- Rotate baking sheets halfway through for even browning.
- Let cookies cool before decorating to prevent melted drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cookies, Holiday Baking
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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