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Best Soft Christmas Cookies

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 150
Enjoy these soft, chewy Christmas cookies packed with chocolate chips and optional nuts, perfect for holiday celebrations.

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)
  • sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration (optional) sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration (optional) (optional)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix dry ingredients; set aside.
  • Cream butter and sugars; add eggs and vanilla. Combine with dry ingredients.
  • Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using. Drop spoonfuls onto baking sheets.
  • Bake for 8-10 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on racks.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let cool on the baking sheet.
Calories: 150kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cookies

Nutrition

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Sodium: 70mg