Description
Delicious Christmas chocolate chip cookies with a festive twist.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together flour and baking soda in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add vanilla and eggs, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually blend in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool on wire racks before serving.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add red and green sprinkles before baking.
- Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes can enhance flavor.
- Experiment with different types of chocolate chips for variations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: christmas chocolate chip cookies, holiday cookies, baking recipes