Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies (Printable Version)

Soft chocolate chip cookies with white chocolate chunks and festive coarse sugar sparkle.

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1 teaspoon salt
04 - 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
05 - 3/4 cup granulated sugar
06 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
09 - 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
11 - Coarse sugar or edible glitter for decoration (optional)

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Set oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until creamy.
04 - Add eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition, then blend in vanilla extract.
05 - Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet mixture, mixing thoroughly but without overbeating.
06 - Fold in semi-sweet and white chocolate chips evenly into the dough.
07 - Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing evenly. Optionally, sprinkle with coarse sugar or edible glitter.
08 - Bake in preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
09 - Allow cookies to cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

# Additional Notes:

01 - For a more pronounced texture, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.