Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies. Packed with chocolate chips, colorful candy-coated chocolates, and holiday sprinkles, these cookies are a delightful treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates (like M&Ms)
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream softened butter with granulated and brown sugars until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Combine and Stir: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and mix until just combined. Fold in chocolate chips, candy-coated chocolates, and sprinkles.
- Bake: Using a cookie scoop, drop dough onto baking sheets. Bake for 9–11 minutes until lightly golden. Cool on sheets before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra festive flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- Variety can be introduced by substituting white chocolate chips or peppermint chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
