– 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
– 1 teaspoon baking soda
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
– ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 2 large eggs
– 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
– 1 cup white chocolate chips (optional)
– ½ cup powdered sugar (for decoration, optional)
Creating Easy Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies is a simple and enjoyable process. Just follow these straightforward steps:
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
5. Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and white chocolate chips (if using) until evenly distributed.
7. Scoop the Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each cookie.
8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft.
9. Cool on the Baking Sheet: Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5-10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Dust with Powdered Sugar: (Optional) Once cooled, dust the cookies with powdered sugar for a snowy, wintry effect.
These steps will create Easy Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies that warm your heart and fill your home with deliciousness.