Description
These Soft Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are a delightful holiday treat featuring a tender, melt-in-your-mouth texture packed with melty semi-sweet chocolate chips. Perfectly balanced with a hint of vanilla and light golden edges, these cookies are ideal for festive gatherings or cozy winter snacking.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-ins
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt to evenly distribute the leavening agent and salt throughout the dough.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a stand mixer or hand mixer, beat the softened unsalted butter with the brown sugar and granulated sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and pale in color. This helps incorporate air for a tender cookie texture.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next, then mix in the vanilla extract to add moisture, flavor, and help bind the ingredients.
- Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix the dry flour mixture into the wet ingredients just until combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain the softness of the cookies.
- Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips, ensuring even distribution without deflating the dough.
- Scoop and Bake: Use a cookie scoop or spoon to drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart to allow room for spreading. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes to set before transferring them to a wire rack. This helps preserve the soft, chewy texture.
Notes
- Room temperature eggs ensure better incorporation into the dough.
- Do not overmix the dough after adding flour to keep cookies soft.
- Spacing cookies properly prevents them from merging during baking.
- Use fresh baking soda for optimal leavening.
- For extra festive flavor, consider adding a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: soft chocolate chip cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday cookies, easy cookie recipe, chewy chocolate chip cookies
