Description
These festive chocolate chip cookies are perfect for spreading holiday cheer. Packed with chocolate chips, colorful M&M’s, and optional holiday sprinkles, these cookies are a merry addition to any Christmas celebration.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Mix-ins:
- 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup red and green holiday M&Ms
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine and Fold In: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until combined. Fold in the chocolate chips, M&Ms, and sprinkles if using.
- Bake: Scoop the dough into rounded tablespoons and place on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 9–11 minutes until golden. Cool on a wire rack.
Notes
- For extra holiday flair, press a few M&Ms and sprinkles on top of the dough balls before baking.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
