Description
Delicious and nostalgic chocolate chip cookies that fill your home with the spirit of the holiday season.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Optional: 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- Sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt (and spices if using).
- In a large bowl, beat together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until creamy.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate dry ingredients into the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips evenly.
- Portion dough onto prepared sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Sprinkle a touch of sea salt on each cookie dough ball before baking.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are golden but centers are slightly underbaked.
- Cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients are essential for the best texture. Experiment with baking times based on your oven.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 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: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, chocolate chip cookies, holiday baking, festive recipes