Description
Celebrate the holiday season with these THICK NYC CHRISTMAS COOKIES, a delicious blend of festive flavors and rich chocolate. These cookies boast a perfect balance between thick, chewy centers and crispy edges, making them an irresistible treat for gatherings or as thoughtful gifts. With easy-to-follow instructions and customizable ingredients, even novice bakers can create these delightful cookies to share joy with friends and family during the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Optional: 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Optional: 1 cup chopped nuts
- Optional: ½ cup dried fruits
- Optional: ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and ground cinnamon (if using).
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture without overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruits if desired.
- Drop generous amounts of dough onto prepared baking sheets with space in between.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden around the edges but soft in the center.
- Cool on the baking sheets before transferring to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (45g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg