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Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies Recipe

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Delight in the festive spirit with these classic Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies, perfectly soft and chewy with a burst of mini semi-sweet chocolate chips in every bite. Decorated with rich chocolate melting wafers and colorful assorted Christmas sprinkles, these cookies make a joyful treat for holiday gatherings or gifting.

Ingredients

Dry Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour (380 grams)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt

Wet Ingredients

  • 2 sticks unsalted butter (247 grams), softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (100 grams)
  • 1 ¼ cups light brown sugar (247 grams)
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Add-ins

  • 1 ¾ cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips or 2 cups regular chocolate chips

For Decorating

  • 16 oz chocolate melting wafers plus any extra desired
  • Assorted Christmas sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare baking sheets: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats to ensure cookies don’t stick.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and fine sea salt to combine evenly and set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars: In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened unsalted butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar until the mixture is light, fluffy, and creamy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add eggs and vanilla: Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract until evenly combined.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients: Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Avoid overmixing to maintain cookie tenderness.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips: Gently fold in the mini semi-sweet chocolate chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  7. Scoop dough onto baking sheets: Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow spreading.
  8. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden but the centers are still soft. Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes.
  9. Transfer to wire racks: Carefully move the cookies to wire racks to cool completely before decorating.
  10. Decorate cookies: Melt the chocolate melting wafers according to package instructions. Drizzle or spread melted chocolate over the cooled cookies and immediately sprinkle with assorted Christmas sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet. Allow decorations to set at room temperature.
  11. Serve and enjoy: Once the chocolate has hardened, your festive Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies are ready to enjoy or package for gifting!

Notes

  • For a chewier texture, chill the cookie dough for 30 minutes before baking.
  • You can substitute mini chocolate chips with regular-size chips if preferred.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
  • For extra flavor, add ½ teaspoon of cinnamon or orange zest to the dry ingredients.
  • If melting wafers are unavailable, use high-quality chopped chocolate for decoration.

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