Description
Enjoy your festive treat with these delicious chocolate chip cookies, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup festive colored candy-coated chocolates (red, green, white)
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Add Eggs: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually beat in the flour mixture until smooth.
- Add Chocolate Chips and Candy: Stir in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and half of the festive candy-coated chocolates. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Shape Cookies: Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets. Press a few of the remaining candy-coated chocolates on top of each cookie for decoration.
- Bake: Bake each batch for about 9-11 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Cool: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- For extra festive flair, use a variety of colored candies specific to any occasion.
- Chill the dough for an hour before baking if you prefer thicker cookies.
- Store cookies in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg