Easy Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies Ready in 30 Minutes

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft, festive, and brimming with cozy holiday flavor. These chewy cookies are loaded with rich chocolate chips, creamy white chocolate, and crushed peppermint candies for a perfect balance of sweetness and seasonal spice. Whether you’re baking for a cookie exchange or just want something warm and wintry, this recipe brings serious joy to your holiday kitchen.

If your idea of the perfect cookie includes melty chocolate, holiday sparkle, and just a hint of peppermint, you’re going to love these Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies. They’re inspired by classic chocolate chip cookies but dressed up for winter — soft, chewy centers, golden edges, and a frosty white drizzle or sprinkle of candy cane magic. Ideal for gifting, snacking, or cozying up with hot cocoa, they’re a crowd favorite that doubles as a holiday tradition.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Soft & chewy texture with golden edges
• Festive flavor from white chocolate and peppermint
• Perfect for cookie swaps, parties, or gifting
• Freezer-friendly dough for quick baking later
• Customizable: Add nuts, peppermint bark, or a chocolate drizzle

🛒 Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• ½ cup white chocolate chips
• ½ cup crushed peppermint candies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Prep the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.

Step 2: Cream the Butter and Sugar

In a large mixing bowl, beat together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla.

Step 3: Mix Dry Ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Slowly add to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined.

Step 4: Add Mix-ins

Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, and crushed peppermint candies.

Step 5: Shape and Bake

Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges are golden and centers are still soft.

Step 6: Cool and Decorate

Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks. For extra holiday flair, drizzle with melted white chocolate and sprinkle with more crushed candy cane.

⏱️ Recipe Details

this recipe

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 25 minutes
• Servings: About 30 cookies

🔢 Nutrition Facts (per cookie, approx.)

• Calories: 180
• Carbs: 22g
• Fat: 9g
• Sugar: 14g
• Protein: 2g

💡 Tips & Variations

• Chill the dough: For thicker cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking
• Add texture: Mix in chopped nuts or oats for crunch and heartiness
• No peppermint? Use toffee bits or dried cranberries for a different winter vibe
• Browning the butter: For a richer, caramel-like flavor, brown the butter first
• Storage: Keep in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for 3 months

❓ FAQs

Can I freeze the dough?
Yes! Scoop dough into balls and freeze on a baking sheet. Store in a zip-top bag and bake straight from frozen, adding 1–2 minutes to the time.

How do I keep cookies soft?
Store with a slice of bread in the container — it helps retain moisture.

Can I make these gluten-free?
Absolutely. Swap the flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend and chill the dough before baking for best results.

Do I have to add peppermint?
Not at all! The cookies are still amazing with just chocolate chips or your favorite mix-ins.

Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

These cookies combine rich chocolate with cool peppermint for a holiday-ready treat. Chewy, soft, and sparkled with white chocolate drizzle, they’re winter baking at its best.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 25 minutes mins

Servings: 24 cookies

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

  

• – 1 cup unsalted butter softened
• – ¾ cup granulated sugar
• – ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• – 2 large eggs
• – 1 tsp vanilla extract
• – 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
• – 1 tsp baking soda
• – ½ tsp salt
• – 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
• – ½ cup white chocolate chips
• – ½ cup crushed peppermint candies

Equipment

• Mixing bowls
• Electric mixer
• Baking sheets
• Parchment paper
• Wire cooling rack

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, beat butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
4. Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to wet mixture just until combined.
5. Fold in chocolate chips and crushed peppermint.
6. Scoop dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 9–11 minutes until golden around edges.
7. Cool 5 minutes on pan, then transfer to wire racks.
8. Optional: drizzle with melted white chocolate and extra peppermint.

Notes

– Chill dough 30 mins for thicker cookies
– Store in airtight container for 5 days
– Freeze dough up to 3 months

🧾 Conclusion

These Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies capture everything we love about the season — warmth, sweetness, and a touch of sparkle. Whether you’re whipping up a batch for holiday parties or cozy snow days, this recipe is sure to become a wintertime favorite. One bite and you’ll understand why they’re anything but ordinary.