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christmas cookies

Enjoy festive homemade cookies perfect for holiday celebrations, with a delightful combination of chocolate chips and optional nuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped nuts (optional) optional
Decoration
  • as needed sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Mix dry ingredients; set aside.
  2. Cream butter and sugars; add eggs and vanilla.
  3. Gradually add dry ingredients; stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
  4. Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheets; decorate with sprinkles.
  5. Bake 8-10 minutes; cool before serving.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let cool on sheets.