Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

Here’s a Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies recipe with a festive twist — think classic chocolate chip cookies with hints of cinnamon, nutmeg, and colorful holiday sprinkles!

🎄 Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

🍪 Ingredients:

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 tsp baking soda

• 1/2 tsp salt

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg (optional, but adds a holiday touch)

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar

• 3/4 cup packed brown sugar

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 2 large eggs

• 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips (or chunks)

• 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles (red, green, white)

• Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)

🧑‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

2. In a medium bowl, whisk together:

   • Flour

   • Baking soda

   • Salt

   • Cinnamon

   • Nutmeg

3. In a large bowl, beat together:

   • Butter

   • Granulated sugar

   • Brown sugar

   • Vanilla extract
     until creamy and fluffy (2–3 minutes).

4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.

5. Gradually beat in the dry ingredients until just combined.

6. Stir in:

   • Chocolate chips

   • Sprinkles

   • Nuts (if using)

7. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.

8. Bake for 9–11 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Centers may look slightly soft — that’s perfect!

9. Cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

🎁 Tips:

• Use red and green M&Ms instead of (or alongside) chocolate chips for extra holiday flair.

• Drizzle with white chocolate and sprinkle with crushed candy canes for a peppermint version.

• These cookies freeze well — store in an airtight container for up to 2 months.