Description

Delight in these festive Sheet Pan Christmas Cookies, a simple and delicious treat perfect for holiday gatherings. With a buttery base combined with a mix of granulated and brown sugars, enhanced by vanilla and studded with chocolate chips, this easy-to-make cookie recipe is baked all at once on a sheet pan, saving time and effort while delivering classic, chewy cookies that bring warmth and joy to any celebration.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Wet Ingredients

1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract

Add-ins

1 cup chocolate chips

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Instructions

Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening and seasoning.
Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, which helps create a tender texture.
Add Eggs and Vanilla: Add the eggs one at a time to the creamed butter mixture, beating well after each addition to incorporate air and ensure even mixing. Stir in the vanilla extract for flavor.
Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined to avoid overworking the dough. Fold in the chocolate chips evenly throughout the dough.
Shape and Bake: Spread the cookie dough evenly on the prepared sheet pan, smoothing it out to an even thickness. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown. Allow the cookies to cool completely on the sheet before cutting into squares to maintain shape and texture.

Notes

For chewier cookies, slightly underbake and allow cooling on the pan.
You can substitute chocolate chips with nuts or dried cranberries for variation.
Make sure butter is softened (not melted) for optimal creaming results.
Store cooled cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh for up to a week.