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Classic Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 36 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Classic Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive twist on the beloved traditional cookie, perfect for holiday celebrations. Soft and chewy with buttery richness, they are generously filled with semi-sweet chocolate chips and optional red and green holiday M&M’s or sprinkles and chopped nuts for added color and texture. Ideal for sharing, these easy-to-make cookies bring warmth and joy to your Christmas gatherings.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Add-ins

  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ cup red and green holiday M&M’s or sprinkles (optional)
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheets: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined. This will help distribute the leavening and salt evenly throughout the dough.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar using an electric mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2 to 3 minutes. This aeration creates a soft texture in the cookies.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the butter and sugar mixture, beating well after each addition to incorporate thoroughly. Then mix in the vanilla extract to add flavor depth.
  5. Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined to avoid overworking the dough, which can lead to tough cookies.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips and Optional Add-ins: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips along with optional holiday M&M’s or sprinkles and nuts if using, evenly distributing them throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop Dough onto Baking Sheets: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing each about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
  8. Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the edges are golden and the centers remain soft for a chewy texture.
  9. Cool Before Serving: Remove cookies from the oven and let them cool on the pan for 2 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely, ensuring they set properly and retain their texture.

Notes

  • For thicker cookies, chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes before baking.
  • Use festive chocolate chips or colored sprinkles to enhance the Christmas-themed look of the cookies.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/classic-christmas-chocolate-chip-cookies-recipe/