Description
These Classic Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive and delicious treat perfect for the holiday season. Packed with chocolate chips, colorful M&Ms, and sprinkles, these cookies are sure to be a hit at any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red and green M&Ms
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients into the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add mix-ins: Fold in chocolate chips, M&Ms, and sprinkles.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto baking sheets, spacing them 2 inches apart. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden and centers are soft.
- Cool and enjoy: Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
- For chewier cookies, chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- These cookies make a perfect holiday gift when packaged in festive tins.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
