There’s nothing quite like the comforting aroma of freshly baked cookies filling your home, especially during the festive season. Today, I’m excited to share a delightful recipe for Easy Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies. They are simple to make, and the result is a batch of delicious, chewy cookies that everyone will love!
Easy Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies
These cookies are perfect for sharing with family and friends or enjoying with a warm cup of cocoa. Get ready to indulge in this festive treat!
### Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and baking soda. Set this aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add in the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!
- Fold in the chocolate chips and, if desired, the chopped nuts.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The centers may look soft, but they will firm up as they cool.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, these Easy Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are ready to be enjoyed. They make for a scrumptious snack or a sweet gift to share during the holidays. So, gather your ingredients, invite family or friends to join in on the fun, and bake up a batch of these delightful cookies. Happy baking!
