Description
Celebrate the festive season with these classic Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a delightful blend of semi-sweet chocolate chips and colorful red and green holiday sprinkles. Soft, chewy, and bursting with holiday cheer, these cookies are perfect for sharing or gifting during Christmas gatherings.
Ingredients
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Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Sugars
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Add-ins
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup red and green holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Together the Sugars and Butter: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, ensuring a smooth base for your dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to incorporate fully, then add the vanilla extract and mix until the mixture is well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to ensure even distribution of leavening and seasoning. Gradually add this to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking the dough.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and the festive red and green holiday sprinkles, distributing them evenly throughout the dough without breaking them up.
- Scoop the Dough: Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading while baking.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn golden brown, indicating they are perfectly baked.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for the best texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake by removing them at 9-10 minutes.
- To make the cookies extra festive, consider adding chopped nuts or using white chocolate chips alongside the semi-sweet ones.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days to retain freshness.
- Freezing the dough in portions can help with baking fresh cookies on demand during the holiday season.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
