Description
Indulge in the joy of the holiday season with these irresistible Christmas cookies! Soft, chewy, and packed with melty chocolate chips, each bite is a delightful celebration of festive flavors. Easy to make and perfect for sharing, these cookies are sure to become a cherished tradition at your gatherings. Whether you’re decorating with colorful sprinkles or enjoying them fresh from the oven, they promise warmth and happiness in every delicious mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- Sprinkles or icing (optional for decoration)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Gradually mix this into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently to maintain their shape.
- Scoop dough onto lined baking sheets, spacing them two inches apart. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers remain soft.
- Allow cookies to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg