Description
Winter Blizzard Cookies are soft, buttery, and delightfully speckled with sweet white chocolate chips. Infused with a hint of cinnamon and dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies bring a snowy, festive charm to your baking tray, perfect for winter gatherings and holiday treats.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins and Toppings
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and promote even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth texture for your cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the large egg and vanilla extract until the mixture becomes smooth and homogenous.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips, ensuring they are well incorporated without breaking the dough.
- Shape the Dough: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place the dough balls on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set but still soft.
- Cool on Baking Sheet: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring.
- Transfer and Dust: Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, then dust them lightly with powdered sugar to achieve a festive snowy finish.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Don’t overmix after adding flour to keep cookies tender.
- Spacing cookies properly on the baking sheet ensures even baking and prevents them from merging.
- Allow cookies to cool fully before dusting powdered sugar to avoid melting the sugar.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
