Winter Blizzard Cookies with White Chocolate & Sprinkles
Winter Blizzard Cookies with White Chocolate & Sprinkles are soft and chewy festive cookies bursting with creamy white chocolate chunks and colorful sprinkles. Perfectly balanced with simple pantry ingredients, these cookies deliver a cozy winter treat ideal for holiday gatherings, family fun, and customizable to suit various dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free (when using gluten-free flour blend)
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 baking flour blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened (or coconut oil for vegan)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg (or flax/chia egg for vegan)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 1 ½ cups white chocolate chips or chunks (or dark/milk chocolate as variation)
- ½ cup festive colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Your Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning for perfect cookie texture.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer or handheld beaters, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until light, fluffy, and smooth, about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated, adding moisture and binding for soft, chewy cookies.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold the flour mixture into the wet mixture, being careful not to overmix to avoid tough cookies.
- Fold in White Chocolate and Sprinkles: Gently fold in white chocolate chips or chunks and festive sprinkles so every bite has sweetness and color.
- Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill it in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes; this enhances flavor and prevents excess spreading during baking.
- Bake to Perfection: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough onto a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are lightly golden but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to set for the ideal chewy texture.
Notes
- Use a cookie scoop for even-sized cookies and consistent baking.
- Chilling dough is essential to prevent excessive spreading and deepen flavor.
- Watch baking time carefully; remove cookies when edges are golden but centers appear slightly underbaked.
- Use high-quality white chocolate for better melting and creamier taste.
- Add a few extra sprinkles on top before baking for a prettier finish.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
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