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Soft and Chewy Christmas Cookies Everyone Will Love!

Delight in these soft, chewy cookies perfect for holiday celebrations, packed with chocolate or festive M&M's and optional nuts and sprinkles.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups chocolate chips or festive m&m's
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) optional
  • sprinkles (optional) sprinkles (optional) optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment.
  2. Mix dry ingredients; set aside.
  3. Cream butter and sugars; add eggs and vanilla.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients; fold in chips and nuts.
  5. Drop dough onto sheets, add sprinkles if desired, and bake 10-12 mins.
  6. Cool cookies on racks before serving.

Notes

For softer cookies, slightly underbake and let cool on the baking sheet.