Description
Winter Blizzard Cookies are soft, buttery cookies infused with warm cinnamon and studded with sweet white chocolate chips. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies resemble a gentle snowfall, making them perfect for the holiday season or any cozy winter day.
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 and Prepare Baking Sheet: 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, beat the softened butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy, which creates a tender texture in the final cookies.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the creamed mixture, beating until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spices.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which could make the cookies tough.
- Fold in White Chocolate Chips: Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the dough, ensuring they are evenly distributed without breaking them.
- Shape Cookies: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll them into balls. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet with about 2 inches between each to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers look set but still soft for a chewy texture.
- Cool on Baking Sheet: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes to firm up before transferring, which prevents breaking.
- Transfer and Dust: Move the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely, then dust them with powdered sugar to create a beautiful snowy appearance.
Notes
- Use room temperature butter for easier creaming and better texture.
- Do not overbake to keep the cookies soft and chewy.
- Powdered sugar dusting adds a festive touch and extra sweetness; avoid adding while warm to prevent melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- For a nutty variation, add chopped nuts along with the white chocolate chips.
