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Winter Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Soft, chewy cookies with a delightful crunch from crushed candy canes, perfect for the holiday season.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup Butter (softened) Make sure your butter is at room temperature.
  • 3/4 cup Brown Sugar (coconut sugar works as a substitution)
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste)
  • 2 large Eggs (or substitute with flaxseed for a vegan option)
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (preferably pure for best flavor)
Dry Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cups All-Purpose Flour (gluten-free if necessary)
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips (mix of dark and white, or use chopped chocolates)
  • 1/2 cup Candy Canes (crushed) (you can also substitute with crushed nuts for extra texture)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  3. Add in the eggs (or flaxseed if using) and vanilla extract, mixing until completely combined.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and crushed candy canes.
  7. Scoop tablespoons of the cookie dough onto a lined baking sheet, spaced about 2 inches apart.
Baking
  1. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden.
  2. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10g

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. You can freeze cookie dough by scooping it onto a baking sheet, freezing until solid, then transferring to a freezer bag.
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