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Soft Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Soft Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies
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Soft Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are the perfect festive treat bursting with melty chocolate chunks, a tender crumb, and just the right amount of chewiness. Easy to make with simple ingredients, these cookies bring warmth, joy, and classic holiday flavor to your kitchen, ideal for sharing and customizing with festive additions.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free blend for gluten-free version)
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon or nutmeg

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (or plant-based butter for vegan)
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs (or flax eggs for vegan)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Main Add-ins

  • 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet, dark, milk, or white chocolate)

Optional Festive Add-ins

  • Crushed candy canes or peppermint extract
  • Chopped walnuts or pecans
  • Dried cranberries

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Take the butter out of the fridge to soften and measure all dry ingredients in advance to have everything ready.
  2. Combine Dry Components: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and optional spices until evenly mixed to ensure even rising and flavor distribution.
  3. Cream Butter and Sugars: Using a hand or stand mixer, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, creating the base for soft cookies.
  4. Add Eggs and Vanilla: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract to add moisture and deepen the cookie’s flavor.
  5. Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overworking and toughening the dough.
  6. Fold in Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in the chocolate chips to evenly distribute the melty chocolate bits.
  7. Chill the Dough: Cover the dough and chill for at least 30 minutes to control spreading and develop richer flavors for the softest texture.
  8. Scoop and Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop dough balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spaced adequately. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are set but centers remain soft.
  9. Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to finish baking gently and achieve perfect softness.

Notes

  • Use room temperature butter and eggs for a smooth dough.
  • Mix just until combined to keep cookies tender and flaky.
  • Chilling dough solidifies butter, prevents excess spreading, and enriches flavor.
  • Generous brown sugar helps retain moisture for soft cookies.
  • Choose high-quality chocolate chips for best melt and taste.

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Keywords: soft chocolate chip cookies, Christmas cookies, holiday baking, chewy cookies, festive treats

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