Chocolate Chip Christmas

Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookies bring joy to everyone who loves cookies during Christmas time. This twist on the traditional chocolate chip cookie adds Christmas cheer with festive red and green M&M's or sprinkles. Whipped up from everyday kitchen staples like butter, brown sugar, and eggs, these treats come together fast for a batch of tender, gooey bites that'll make your holidays brighter. With vanilla notes, loads of chocolate chips, and merry decorations, they're perfect for Christmas parties and family baking fun.

INGREDIENTS

• Salt: 1/2 tsp
• Baking Soda: 1/2 tsp
• All-Purpose Flour: 2 1/4 cups
• Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup
• Brown Sugar: 1 cup, packed
• Unsalted Butter: 1 cup, softened
• Vanilla Extract: 2 tsp
• Eggs: 2 large
• Red & Green Holiday M&M's or Sprinkles: 1/2 cup
• Chocolate Chips (Semi-Sweet or Milk): 1 1/2 cups

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 6:

Put in oven for 10-12 minutes until the edges turn golden brown. Cool them on your baking sheet for a bit before moving to a wire rack.

Step 5:

Scoop rounded tablespoons of cookie mix onto your lined baking sheet, keeping about 2 inches space between each. Push extra M&M's or sprinkles into the tops if you want.

Step 4:

Slowly mix in the dry stuff to your wet mixture, stirring just enough to combine. Gently stir in chocolate chips and your holiday M&M's or sprinkles.

Step 3:

In a big bowl, mix butter with both sugars until fluffy. Add eggs one by one, then stir in the vanilla extract.

Step 2:

Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.

Step 1:

Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and put parchment paper on a baking sheet.

Serving and Storage Tips

• They're great for giving as gifts or bringing to cookie exchanges.
• Keep them fresh in an airtight container at room temp for up to a week.

Helpful Notes

• Make sure all ingredients are room temperature for better mixing and texture.
• For softer, chewier cookies, take them out a little early and let them finish cooking on the hot baking sheet.

Tips from Well-Known Chefs

• Chef Tip: Want to keep your cookies soft longer? Throw a slice of bread in the cookie jar. It'll give its moisture to the cookies.

Merry Chocolate Chip Creation

Full of Christmas spirit, these cookies work great as the star of any holiday party. Their soft inside, crisp edges and colorful toppings will make everybody happy from kids to grandparents.

What Makes These Extra Special

You get the timeless chocolate chip taste plus Christmas fun with bright sprinkles and M&M's, making these a must-bake for holiday season. They've got that perfect mix of soft centers and little crunchy bits that everyone loves.

FAQs

Can I make the dough ahead and freeze it?

Sure thing! Roll the dough into balls first, freeze them, then bake straight from the freezer. Just cook them a few minutes longer.

How do I get super chewy cookies?

Go heavy on the brown sugar and pull them from the oven before they look done.

Can I switch up the sprinkles?

Absolutely! Any festive colors or candy bits will work great.

My cookies spread too much. What went wrong?

Try cooling your dough in the fridge for half an hour before baking. That'll stop them from flattening too much.

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Conclusion

Brighten up your holiday table with these fun chocolate chip cookies. They’re chewy, chocolatey, and topped with festive M&M’s or sprinkles. Quick and fuss-free, the dough mixes butter, sugar, eggs, and vanilla for a soft base, with a blend of flour, baking soda, and salt for structure. Semi-sweet chocolate chips melt into every bite, while colorful holiday toppings add joy. A few minutes in the oven is all it takes to create a batch of crowd-pleasers perfect for sharing or gifting.