Description
A delightful recipe for making the best Christmas cookies that will bring joy to your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs until well blended.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Stir in chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
- Drop by large spoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add colored sprinkles on top before baking.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Best Christmas Cookies Recipe