Christmas Cookies
Delicious and festive Christmas Cookies that bring joy to the holiday season, perfect for sharing or gifting.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is at room temperature.
- 1 ½ cups white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional) Use according to preference.
- Sprinkles or colored sugar for decoration (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts (if using).
Baking
- Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- Sprinkle with colored sugar if desired.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden.
- Cool on wire racks.
Notes
To keep your Christmas Cookies fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for about a week. For longer storage, freeze with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.
