Description
Santa’s secret weapon arrives with these irresistible Christmas chocolate chip cookies, promising festive cheer in every delightful bite. Warm spices and rich chocolate meld perfectly, creating a holiday treat that will become your new cherished tradition.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Flavor and Decoration:
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red & green holiday M&Ms or sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating to 350F (175C) and lining a baking sheet with parchment paper for optimal cookie performance.
- Sift flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl, ensuring even distribution of dry ingredients.
- Cream butter with brown and granulated sugars in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy, creating a rich base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs individually into the butter mixture, blending thoroughly after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract for depth of flavor.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to maintain a tender cookie texture.
- Integrate chocolate chips and holiday M&Ms or sprinkles into the dough, distributing evenly for festive visual appeal.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Optionally, press additional M&Ms or sprinkles onto the top of each cookie for extra decoration.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges as a sign of perfect doneness.
- Allow cookies to rest on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling and optimal texture.
Notes
- Swap chocolate chips for dairy-free alternatives like vegan chocolate chips to make the recipe suitable for those with dietary restrictions.
- Add a pinch of peppermint extract or crushed candy canes for an extra festive Christmas flavor profile.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smoother mixing and more consistent cookie texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 178 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 86 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 27 mg