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.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened, not melted.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ 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.
- ½ cup chopped nuts (optional) Walnuts or pecans work well.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) for even baking.
- In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Whisk until blended.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract until combined.
- Gradually blend in the dry ingredients until well mixed; the dough should be thick.
- Gently stir in the chocolate chips and optional nuts until evenly distributed.
Baking
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each cookie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are lightly browned.
- 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.
