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Holiday Gift Cookies

Delightful chewy chocolate-chip cookies perfect for sharing during the festive season, these Holiday Gift Cookies are easy to make and customizable.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened, not melted.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Mix-ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips Can substitute with white chocolate, raisins, or dried cranberries.
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Walnuts or pecans work well.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until blended.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until well mixed; the dough should be thick.
  6. Gently stir in the chocolate chips and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
  2. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
  3. Let cookies cool on the sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Notes

For chewier cookies, add more brown sugar or reduce flour slightly. Avoid overmixing the dough to prevent tough cookies.