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Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Irresistibly Chewy Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies Recipe

These Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are tender, chewy, and perfect for holiday gatherings or gifting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Chilling Time 24 minutes
Total Time 51 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Measure accurately to avoid dry cookies.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Ensures a tender texture.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps the cookies rise.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted Butter At room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 1/2 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds moisture and caramel flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Boosts flavor.
  • 2 large Large Eggs Binds ingredients together.
  • 1 cup Mini Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Or use regular chips.
For Dipping and Decorating
  • 8 ounces Chocolate Melting Wafers Choose based on preference.
  • 1 cup Assorted Christmas Sprinkles For decorating.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire rack
  • microwave

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Bring unsalted butter and eggs to room temperature. Combine flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Beat butter with granulated sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Add vanilla and eggs, mixing until just combined.
  3. Gradually add dry mixture to wet ingredients. Fold in chocolate chips.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Use a scoop to drop dough onto sheets.
  5. Bake for 11-13 minutes until edges are golden and centers look underbaked.
  6. Cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Melt chocolate wafers and dip cookie tops, decorating with sprinkles.
  7. Let the coated cookies set at room temperature or chill in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 150IUCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for 24-72 hours before baking and use a cookie scoop for uniform sizes.

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