Description
Enjoy the classic, comforting taste of homemade Christmas cookies with this easy recipe. Soft and chewy, these chocolate chip cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additions
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to prepare for baking the cookies.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and baking powder evenly.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and white sugar until the mixture is smooth and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla: Beat in the egg followed by the vanilla extract until fully incorporated into the creamed mixture.
- Combine mixtures: Gradually blend the dry flour mixture into the wet creamed mixture, mixing thoroughly to create the cookie dough.
- Add chocolate chips: Stir in the chocolate chips, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Prepare baking pans: Drop dough by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased baking pans, spacing them apart to allow spreading.
- Bake cookies: Bake in the preheated oven for 9 to 11 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges.
Notes
- Do not overbake to maintain soft and chewy texture.
- You can refrigerate dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies if desired.
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor.
- Allow cookies to cool on the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
