Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these Festive Chocolate Chip Cookies, bursting with classic semi-sweet chocolate chips and colorful red and green sprinkles for a merry Christmas treat. Soft, chewy, and perfect for sharing, these cookies are a delightful addition to any festive gathering.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Mix-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red and green sprinkles (or festive M&M’s)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the flour.
- Cream Wet Ingredients: Using a mixer, cream the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and packed light brown sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender texture. Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract, ensuring everything is fully combined.
- Combine Dry and Wet: Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture into the wet mixture, stirring until just combined to avoid overmixing, which can make cookies tough.
- Fold in Mix-ins: Carefully fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and festive red and green sprinkles (or M&M’s), distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Shape and Bake: Drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them adequately. Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown but centers remain soft.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy your festive cookies with family and friends!
Notes
- You can substitute festive M&M’s for the sprinkles for a different texture and flavor.
- Make sure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugars.
- Do not overmix the dough once the dry ingredients are added to keep cookies tender.
- Cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Optionally, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking to reduce spreading.
