Description
A delightful blend of sweet treats and creative mix-ins, perfect for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup mixed nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
- 1 cup dried cranberries or fruits
- Optional: oats, spices, coconut, candy cane pieces for mix-ins
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the egg into the mixture and incorporate well.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add to the butter-sugar mixture.
- Fold in your chosen mix-ins such as chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruits.
- Scoop generous portions of dough onto the lined baking sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown and center is soft.
- Allow to cool on the sheets briefly before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Chill the dough for 30 minutes for improved flavor and texture. Mix-ins can vary based on preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, holiday baking, festive treats