Description
Thick NYC Christmas cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with festive flavors. Perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups chocolate chips
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Fold in chocolate chips and nuts if using.
- Drop dough by rounded tablespoons onto baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to wire racks.
Notes
- Store cookies in an airtight container.
- For a festive touch, add sprinkles on top before baking.
- These cookies freeze well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: thick NYC Christmas cookies, holiday cookies, festive cookies