Description
These Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive twist on the classic treat, featuring colorful red and green candy-coated chocolates and holiday sprinkles baked into a buttery, soft cookie. Perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting, these cookies combine a tender texture with festive flavors and are easy to whip up with simple pantry ingredients.
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 packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red and green candy-coated chocolates (like M&M’s)
- 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper to ensure even baking and easy cleanup.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt until well combined to ensure even distribution in the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating a creamy base for the dough.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, fully incorporating each before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract for flavor.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring just until combined to avoid overmixing, which can toughen the cookies.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Gently fold in the semisweet chocolate chips, red and green candy-coated chocolates, and holiday sprinkles to evenly distribute the festive additions throughout the dough.
- Portion Dough: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Bake: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft for the perfect chewy texture.
- Cool: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving or storing.
Notes
- For extra festive flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the dough.
- You can substitute white chocolate chips or peppermint chips for variety and different flavor profiles.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- For softer cookies, slightly underbake them and allow them to finish setting as they cool.
