Description
Make the perfect Soft & Chewy Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies with this easy recipe. Enjoy a festive treat everyone will love!
Ingredients
- Butter: 1 cup (softened) – Provides richness and a soft texture to the cookies.
- Brown Sugar: 1 cup – Contributes chewiness and a caramel-like sweetness.
- Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup – Adds sweetness and helps the cookies spread.
- Egg: 1 large – Binds the dough together and adds moisture.
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon – Enhances the flavor of the cookies.
- All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/4 cups – Gives structure to the dough.
- Baking Soda: 1 teaspoon – Helps the cookies rise and spread.
- Salt: 1/2 teaspoon – Balances the sweetness and enhances flavor.
- Chocolate Chips: 2 cups – Semi-sweet chocolate chips for a balanced, sweet flavor.
- Optional Add-ins: M&Ms, holiday sprinkles, or chopped nuts – For a festive touch.
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to prevent the cookies from sticking.
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer. Beat on medium speed for 2-3 minutes until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the Egg and Vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract to the butter-sugar mixture. Beat until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Mix the Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Fold in the Chocolate Chips: Stir in the chocolate chips using a spatula or spoon. Make sure the chocolate chips are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
- Scoop the Dough: Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion the dough into evenly sized balls. Space the dough balls about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheets to allow for spreading.
- Bake the Cookies: Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden and the centers are still soft. The cookies will continue to cook as they cool, so be careful not to overbake them.
- Cool the Cookies: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack to cool completely.
- Serve: Once the cookies have cooled, enjoy them with a glass of milk, or share them with family and friends as part of your holiday celebration.