Description
Winter Blizzard Cookies are delightful, soft cookies infused with warm cinnamon and studded with creamy white chocolate chips. These treats are dusted with powdered sugar to mimic a fresh snowfall, making them perfect for cozy winter gatherings or festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Dough
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
Finishing
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, which helps incorporate air for tender cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully combined, ensuring a rich flavor and proper binding.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute leavening agents and spices.
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough and tough cookies.
- Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the white chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Place them on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake Cookies: Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are set, indicating perfectly baked cookies.
- Cool on Sheet: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring.
- Transfer and Dust: Transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, then dust with powdered sugar to create a snowy winter blizzard effect.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to achieve the perfect cream consistency with the sugars.
- Do not overmix after adding flour to keep the cookies tender and soft.
- Ensure cookies are spaced properly to allow spreading without sticking together.
- Storing cookies in an airtight container helps maintain freshness for up to a week.
- White chocolate chips can be substituted with regular chocolate chips or dried cranberries for variation.
