Best 2 Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies Recipes

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**Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies: A Festive Treat for the Holidays**

Christmas is a time for joy, family, and delicious treats. And what could be more festive than a plate of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies? These classic cookies are a staple of holiday baking, and for good reason. They're easy to make, loved by people of all ages, and absolutely delicious. If you're looking for the perfect cookie to fill your home with holiday cheer, look no further than these chocolate chip Christmas cookies.

This article features three different recipes for chocolate chip Christmas cookies, so you're sure to find one that you love. The first recipe is for a classic chocolate chip cookie, made with simple ingredients like butter, sugar, flour, and chocolate chips. The second recipe is for a chewy chocolate chip cookie, with a slightly softer texture. And the third recipe is for a chocolate chip cookie with a crispy edge and a gooey center.

No matter which recipe you choose, you're sure to end up with a delicious batch of chocolate chip cookies that will be the hit of your holiday party. So preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's get baking!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CHOCOLATE CHIP M&MS™ CHRISTMAS COOKIES



Chocolate Chip M&Ms™ Christmas Cookies image

Make festive chocolate chip cookies for the holidays by adding popular red and green M&M's ™ chocolate candies.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h35m

Yield 108

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 cups butter or margarine, slightly softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 eggs
4 1/4 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)
1 bag (14 oz) M&M's® chocolate candies

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, beat butter, shortening, sugars, vanilla and eggs with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt (dough will be stiff). Stir in chocolate chips and chocolate candies.
  • On ungreased cookie sheet, drop dough by level teaspoonfuls or #70 cookie/ice cream scoop about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake 10 to 11 minutes or until light brown (centers will be soft). Cool 1 to 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 100, Carbohydrate 13 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie, Sodium 55 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 0 g

CHOCOLATE CHIP CHRISTMAS COOKIES



Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies image

All dressed up and ready to party! Chocolate chip cookies are dipped in chocolate and topped with holiday sprinkles for an easy treat at any holiday occasion.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ chocolate chip cookie mix
Butter and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
1 cup Hershey'spremier white baking chips
1 cup Hershey'ssemi-sweet or Special Dark™ chocolate chips
Assorted candy sprinkles or hard candies, crushed

Steps:

  • Make cookies as directed on pouch; cool completely.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave white baking chips uncovered on Medium (50%) 60 to 90 seconds, stirring every 30 seconds, until chips can be stirred smooth. Take half of the cookies, and carefully dip each cookie halfway into melted chips; wipe off excess. Place on cooking parchment paper-lined tray; sprinkle with desired candies.
  • Repeat melting and dipping steps with semi-sweet or Special Dark™ chocolate chips and remaining cookies. Let stand until coating is firm, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Carbohydrate 19 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Cookie (Undecorated), Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 15 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chocolate chips. The better the chocolate chips, the better the cookies will be.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at the correct temperature and for the correct amount of time. Underbaked cookies will be soft and gooey, while overbaked cookies will be dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before storing them. This will help them keep their shape and prevent them from becoming stale.

Conclusion:

Chocolate chip Christmas cookies are a classic holiday treat that is loved by people of all ages. By following these tips, you can make delicious and festive cookies that will be a hit at your next holiday party.

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