Description
Winter Blizzard Cookies are soft, chewy treats bursting with white chocolate chips and a hint of warm cinnamon. Perfectly dusted with powdered sugar, these cookies evoke the cozy feeling of a snowy winter day. Easy to make and delightful to share, they’re a festive favorite for holiday baking or any time you crave a comforting sweet.
Ingredients
Scale
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
Dry Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Add-ins and Finishing
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
- Combine dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, salt, and ground cinnamon to evenly distribute the leavening and spice.
- Mix dry into wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold the white chocolate chips into the dough to evenly distribute without breaking them.
- Form cookie dough balls: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough and roll each into a ball. Arrange them on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they are spaced about 2 inches apart for even baking.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookie edges are lightly golden and the centers appear set.
- Cool cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely to prevent sogginess.
- Dust with powdered sugar: Once the cookies are completely cool, gently dust them with powdered sugar to create a snowy, wintery appearance and add a hint of sweetness.
Notes
- For best results, use room temperature butter to ensure proper creaming with the sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough once the flour is added to keep the cookies tender.
- Spacing the dough balls properly helps them bake evenly without merging.
- Allow cookies to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar to avoid melting.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
