Description
Celebrate the festive season with these delightful Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a perfect blend of rich semi-sweet chocolate chips and colorful red and green holiday sprinkles. These soft, chewy cookies are easy to make and guaranteed to bring holiday cheer to your cookie jar or party platter.
Ingredients
Cookies
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup red and green holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking, ensuring an even bake and easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy. This creates a smooth base for your cookies.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate them, then add the vanilla extract and mix until well combined for rich flavor and moisture.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution and proper leavening.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring gently until just combined to avoid overmixing and maintaining a tender texture.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles: Fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips along with the festive red and green holiday sprinkles for a colorful and tasty holiday touch.
- Shape Cookies: Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading during baking.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown, signaling perfectly baked soft and chewy cookies.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set and maintain their texture.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, remove from oven as soon as the edges turn golden, even if the center looks slightly undercooked.
- You can replace holiday sprinkles with nuts or additional chocolate chips if preferred.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- For a festive gift, package the cookies in decorative tins or wrap in cellophane with a ribbon.
