Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies. Packed with chocolate goodness and colorful M&M’s, these cookies are perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night by the fire.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Add-Ins:
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red and green M&M’s
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Blend Wet Ingredients: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Add Mix-Ins: Fold in the chocolate chips, M&M’s, and sprinkles.
- Bake: Scoop tablespoon-sized balls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Enjoy: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For an extra festive touch, press a few additional M&M’s and sprinkles on top of each cookie before baking.
- These cookies freeze well—store in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
