Bake the Best Soft Christmas Cookies for a Joyful Holiday!

Bake the Best Soft Christmas Cookies for a Joyful Holiday!

Author: Riley Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes Total Time: 27 minutes
Yield: 24 servings Category: Desserts

Description

These soft, festive cookies are chewy in the center with lightly golden edges, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup festive sprinkles
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Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
  2. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. 3. In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. 4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. 5. Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. 6. Gently fold in the chocolate chips and festive sprinkles.
  7. 7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets lined with parchment paper, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. 8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  9. 9. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.