Description
Classic Christmas cookies recipe for holiday baking.
Ingredients
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- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mix well.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Drop tablespoons of dough onto ungreased baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden.
- Let cool on sheets for a few minutes before transferring to racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- Can freeze for up to 3 months.
- Use different mix-ins for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: classic christmas cookies