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Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Decadent Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies for Cozy Nights

Delightfully magical Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies, perfect for festive gatherings and creative variations.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a tasty alternative.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Always check for freshness.
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter Ensure it's softened for optimal mixing.
  • ½ cup granulated sugar Can swap with coconut sugar for added depth.
  • ¾ cup brown sugar Use light or dark interchangeably.
  • 1 teaspoon salt Reduce if using salted butter.
  • 2 large eggs No substitutes recommended for best results.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Opt for pure vanilla for superior taste.
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Use dark, milk, or white chocolate chips.
For the Finishing Touch
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Dust the cooled cookies for a snowy appearance.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheets
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. Whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
  3. Cream together ¾ cup of softened unsalted butter with ½ cup of granulated sugar and ¾ cup of brown sugar.
  4. Incorporate 2 large eggs one at a time and add 1 teaspoon of pure vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually mix the flour mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
  6. Fold in 1 cup of chocolate chips into the dough.
  7. Drop rounded dollops of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges turn golden but centers are soft.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes before transferring to wire racks, then dust with powdered sugar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature butter and avoid overmixing the dough.

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