Description
These Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect festive treat to make during the holiday season. Packed with chocolate chips, colorful M&M’s, and optional sprinkles, these cookies are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
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 pure vanilla extract
Mix-Ins:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red and green holiday M&M’s
- 1/2 cup festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in mix-ins: Fold in the chocolate chips, M&M’s, and sprinkles if using.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9-11 minutes, or until golden around the edges and soft in the center.
- Cool and enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, press a few extra M&M’s or chocolate chips on top of each cookie before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
