Description
Delight in the festive spirit with these Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies, featuring a perfect balance of sweet chocolate chips and colorful holiday sprinkles. Crisp on the edges and soft in the center, these cookies make an ideal treat for celebrating the season with family and friends.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk or semi-sweet)
- ½ cup holiday sprinkles (red, green, or multicolored)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure easy cleanup.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar, brown sugar, and softened butter until the mixture is light in color and fluffy in texture, which will help create a tender cookie.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time to fully incorporate before adding the vanilla extract. Continue mixing until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt, ensuring they are well combined for even distribution throughout the dough.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing gently just until the flour is incorporated to avoid overworking the dough and keep the cookies tender.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles: Fold in the chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles carefully to evenly distribute the festive touches without breaking the chips.
- Portion Dough: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them roughly 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading during baking.
- Bake Cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the cookie edges turn lightly golden while the centers remain soft, indicating perfectly baked cookies.
- Cool Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 2 minutes to set, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely for optimal texture.
Notes
- For softer cookies, take them out right at 8 minutes; for crispier edges, extend baking to 10 minutes.
- The holiday sprinkles add festive color but can be omitted or substituted with nuts or other mix-ins.
- Ensure the butter is softened to room temperature to cream properly with the sugars.
- Use parchment paper to prevent cookies from sticking and ensure even baking.
- Store baked cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
