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Chocolate chip cookies for santa 3

Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies for Santa

Santa Claus will be sure to leave a few extra goodies when he tastes the deliciousness of these perfectly soft and chewy cookies!
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Course: Sweets
Cuisine: American
Keyword: banana chocolate chip cookies eggless, cookies for santa, m&m cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 13 minutes
Servings: 12 cookies
Calories: 263kcal
Author: Carol Pecora

Equipment

Ingredients  

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 stick or 8 tbsp (softened)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg large (room temperature)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semisweet 60% and milk

Instructions

  • Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Using an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with a paddle attachment, beat butter and sugars for about 5 minutes until light and creamy.
  • Add the egg and vanilla to the butter-sugar mixture and continue beating using medium speed, until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, add the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt and whisk until combined.
  • Slowly add flour mixture to wet ingredients and mix, using a spatula or low speed if using a mixer, until incorporated (do not overmix).
  • Fold in the chocolate chips (and / or the M&Ms if using)
  • Portion the cookie batter using an ice cream scoop and place on a prepared baking sheet.
  • Add some extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie and bake for about 13 minutes until the edges are golden brown and the middle is soft and chewy.
  • Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes and enjoy!

Notes

  • Ensure the butter is soft at room temperature for the dough to be consistent.
  • The extra chocolate chips on the cookies will make them look prettier!
  • Don’t overbake the cookies. They will set as they cool – you don’t want them to lose what makes them chewy – you want those soft centers.
  • Cookies are best when eaten warm.  After the cookies cool completely, reheat them in the microwave for about ten seconds to achieve a melted center. 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookies for Santa
Amount per Serving
Calories
263
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
13
g
20
%
Saturated Fat
 
9
g
56
%
Trans Fat
 
0.3
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
0.5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
34
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
105
mg
5
%
Potassium
 
132
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
34
g
11
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
18
g
20
%
Protein
 
3
g
6
%
Vitamin A
 
258
IU
5
%
Vitamin C
 
0.1
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
65
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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