Description
Santa’s holiday magic sparkles through classic Christmas chocolate chip sugar cookies, blending festive cheer with sweet comfort. Festive bakers will discover delightful cookie perfection that brings joy to winter celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 ¾ cups (345 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (225 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
Sugars:
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar, packed
Flavor and Decoration Enhancers:
- 1 cup (180 g) mini chocolate chips
- ½ cup (80 g) red and green holiday sprinkles
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 350F (175C), creating an ideal baking environment for festive treats.
- Prepare baking sheets by laying down parchment paper or silicone mats to prevent sticking and ensure easy cookie removal.
- Cream together softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light, fluffy, and pale, creating a smooth base for the cookies.
- Incorporate eggs and vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to bind the ingredients and enhance the rich flavor profile.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – blending until a cohesive dough forms without overmixing.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the dough, distributing them evenly to guarantee a delightful chocolate surprise in every bite.
- Scoop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them approximately 2 inches apart to allow for spreading.
- Sprinkle additional chocolate chips on top of each cookie for a festive, decorative touch that promises extra chocolatey goodness.
- Place the trays in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, watching for golden edges that signal perfect doneness.
- Remove cookies from the oven and let them rest on the baking sheets for 5 minutes to firm up slightly.
- Transfer the cookies to a wire cooling rack, allowing them to cool completely and develop a delightful crisp-yet-chewy texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened at room temperature for easier mixing and smoother cookie texture.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to prevent spreading and create a more compact, rich cookie.
- For festive holiday look, add red and green sprinkles or crushed candy canes before baking to enhance Christmas theme.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for deeper, more luxurious flavor that elevates the entire cookie experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 87 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg