Description
Deliciously chewy chocolate chip cookies perfect for the holiday season, infused with warmth, love, and family traditions.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together room temperature butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Scoop generous portions of dough onto a lined baking sheet, leaving space between each.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden and centers are slightly underbaked.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, try adding a sprinkle of flaky sea salt or a dash of cinnamon. Refrigerate the dough for at least 30 minutes for firmer cookies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: chocolate chip cookies, holiday cookies, dessert