Best 2 Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies Recipes

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As the holiday season approaches, there's nothing more delightful than the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip Christmas cookies. With their gooey centers, crisp edges, and festive appearance, these classic treats bring warmth and joy to any gathering. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting, creating the perfect batch of chocolate chip Christmas cookies is a tradition that will be cherished for years to come.

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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 ingredients. This means using real butter, not margarine, and using chocolate chips that you love the taste of. You can also experiment with different types of chocolate chips, such as dark chocolate or white chocolate.
  • Make sure your butter and eggs are at room temperature. This will help the cookies to cream together properly and give them a smooth texture.
  • Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough. Mix the dough just until it is combined, then stop.
  • Chill the dough before baking. Chilling the dough will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies at a high temperature. This will help the cookies to set quickly and prevent them from becoming dry.
  • Don't overbake the cookies. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly. Bake the cookies just until they are set and the edges are just beginning to brown.

Conclusion:

Chocolate chip Christmas cookies are a classic holiday treat that is loved by people of all ages. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them soft and chewy or crisp and crunchy, there is a chocolate chip Christmas cookie recipe out there for you. So this holiday season, be sure to bake up a batch of these delicious cookies and enjoy them with your family and friends.

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