Description
Santa’s favorite cookies deliver pure holiday magic with classic chocolate chip comfort straight from North Pole kitchens. Crisp edges, gooey centers, and rich buttery flavor guarantee festive cheer you’ll savor with each delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ½ cups (297 g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (170 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Decorative and Optional Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup red and green sprinkles
- ½ cup crushed candy canes (optional)
Instructions
- Gather all necessary equipment: mixing bowls, electric mixer, baking sheet, and parchment paper for a smooth preparation process.
- Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl to ensure even distribution of dry ingredients and prevent clumping.
- Cream butter with brown and granulated sugars using an electric mixer, whipping until the mixture becomes pale and airy, which typically takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract for a rich, smooth base.
- Gradually fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently to maintain the dough’s light texture and prevent overmixing.
- Gently fold white chocolate chips, festive sprinkles, and crushed candy canes into the cookie dough, distributing them evenly throughout.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), allowing it to reach the correct temperature.
- Using a cookie scoop or spoon, drop rounded tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart.
- Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges and slightly soft centers, which indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer cookies to a wire cooling rack, letting them cool completely before serving or storing in an airtight container.
Notes
- Adjust oven temperature slightly lower for softer, chewier cookies that stay moist and tender.
- Use room temperature butter and eggs to ensure smooth, even mixing and better cookie texture.
- Crush candy canes finely for more even distribution and a consistent peppermint flavor throughout the cookies.
- Experiment with different holiday sprinkle combinations to create unique festive looks that match your celebration theme.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg