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Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies – Easy Festive Recipe with Sprinkles

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These soft, chewy chocolate chip Christmas cookies are packed with festive sprinkles and melty chocolate, making them the perfect treat for holiday parties, cookie swaps, or cozy nights in. Quick to make and endlessly adaptable, they’re a crowd-pleaser that brings holiday cheer to every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups (280g) all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup (165g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups (210g) semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup (85g) mini chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup (60g) festive Christmas sprinkles (jimmies or confetti-style)
  • Optional: 1/2 cup (50g) chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with granulated sugar and light brown sugar on medium speed for 2-3 minutes, until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in eggs, one at a time, scraping the bowl after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low or by hand until just combined.
  6. Fold in semisweet chocolate chips, mini chocolate chips, and festive sprinkles. If using nuts, mix them in now.
  7. Optional: Cover bowl with plastic wrap and chill dough for 30 minutes for thicker cookies.
  8. Using a medium cookie scoop (about 1.5 tablespoons), drop dough onto prepared baking sheets, spacing about 2 inches apart. Press extra chocolate chips and sprinkles on top if desired.
  9. Bake for 9-11 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look just set.
  10. Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

For best results, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Use jimmies or confetti-style sprinkles for vibrant color that holds up to baking. To keep cookies soft, store in an airtight container with a slice of bread. Dough and baked cookies freeze well. For gluten-free or dairy-free, use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend and plant-based butter/chocolate chips.

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