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cookies for the holidays

Cookies for the Holidays: 5 Ways to Create Sweet Joy

Delicious cookies perfect for the holidays.

  • Total Time: 32 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 cups chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  3. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  6. Stir in chocolate chips.
  7. Drop spoonfuls of dough onto baking sheets.
  8. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Let cookies cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store cookies in an airtight container.
  • Use festive cookie cutters for shapes.
  • Try adding nuts for extra crunch.
  • Author: Evelyn E. Stotts
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 100mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 15mg

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