Description
Sweet holiday memories come alive with these Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies, blending festive cheer and classic comfort. Warm spices and rich chocolate create a delightful treat that connects generations through one delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Dry Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ cups (532 milliliters) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) baking soda
- ½ teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) salt
- ¾ cup (150 grams) granulated sugar
- ¾ cup (165 grams) brown sugar, packed
Flavor and Decoration:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
- ½ cup (85 grams) red and green holiday sprinkles (or festive M&Ms)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350F (175C) and lining baking sheets with parchment paper, ensuring an optimal cooking surface.
- Create a dry ingredient mixture by whisking flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl, setting it aside for later incorporation.
- Cream butter with granulated and brown sugars in a large mixing bowl until smooth and fluffy, generating a light, airy texture that will contribute to the cookies’ softness.
- Enhance the wet mixture by introducing vanilla extract and eggs individually, thoroughly blending after each addition to create a cohesive, well-integrated base.
- Gently fold the dry ingredient mixture into the wet ingredients, stirring on low speed to maintain the dough’s delicate structure and prevent over-mixing.
- Elevate the cookie’s festive appeal by carefully incorporating chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles, distributing them evenly throughout the dough for consistent flavor and visual delight.
- Portion the dough using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, strategically placing rounded balls on the prepared baking sheets with approximately 2 inches of separation to allow for spreading.
- Bake the cookies for 9-11 minutes, watching for lightly golden edges while maintaining soft centers – a crucial indicator of perfect texture.
- Allow the freshly baked cookies to rest on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling, preserving their ideal consistency and flavor.
Notes
- Soften butter at room temperature for 30-45 minutes to ensure smooth, even mixing without overmixing.
- Chill the dough for 30 minutes before baking to prevent excessive spreading and create thicker, chewier cookies.
- Use room temperature eggs to help ingredients blend more evenly and create a more consistent cookie texture.
- For gluten-free option, substitute all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend to maintain the same delicious flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg