🎄 Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies 🍪✨
Classic chocolate chip cookies with a festive twist—made cheerful with red and green sprinkles!
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup festive red and green sprinkles
Directions
- Preheat & Prep: Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment or silicone mats.
- Mix Dry: Whisk flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. Set aside.
- Cream Butter & Sugar: Beat butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Combine: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Add-Ins: Fold in chocolate chips and sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Portion: Scoop dough onto baking sheets, spacing 2 inches apart.
- Bake: Bake 9–11 minutes until edges are golden but centers soft. Cool 2 minutes on sheet, then transfer to rack.
- Decorate: Press extra sprinkles on top while warm for added festivity.
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: ~25 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Kcal: ~180 per cookie
Tips
- For chewier cookies, chill dough for 30 minutes before baking.
- Swap semisweet chips for white or dark chocolate to mix things up.
- Store in airtight container up to 5 days, or freeze for longer storage.
✨ A cheerful holiday treat that’s perfect for cookie swaps, gifting, or cozy evenings by the tree!