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Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Deliciously chewy and rich in flavor, these festive chocolate chip cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings and create lasting memories.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 11 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the cookie dough
  • 1 cup butter, softened Use unsalted for better control over sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed For that caramel-like flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Use pure vanilla for extra depth of flavor.
  • 2 large eggs Make sure they’re at room temperature.
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Spoon and level off for accurate measuring.
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt Enhances the chocolate flavor.
  • 2 cups chocolate chips Semi-sweet or dark, depending on preference.
For decoration
  • 1 cup colored sprinkles For that festive touch.
  • 2 cups melted chocolate For dipping; Ghirardelli is recommended.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring they’re fully incorporated before adding the next (about another minute).
  4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually blend this dry mixture into the creamed mixture.
  5. Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  6. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches of space between each cookie.
Baking
  1. Bake in your preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  2. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to finish cooling.
Decoration
  1. Once cooled, dip the cookies halfway into the melted chocolate and sprinkle with colored sprinkles.
  2. Let the chocolate set at room temperature before serving or packaging them as gifts.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. They freeze beautifully; stack with parchment between layers.