Description
Delicious holiday cookies that create joyful memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, stir together the flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, white sugar, brown sugar, and salt until smooth.
- Beat in the vanilla extract and eggs until fluffy.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts, if using.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto ungreased baking pans.
- Bake for 9 to 11 minutes until the edges are nicely browned.
Notes
Make sure your butter is softened at room temperature for a smooth mix. Feel free to customize with dried fruits or different chocolate types.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday cookies, dessert, baking, family recipes, chocolate chip cookies