Print

Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookies

chocolate chip Christmas cookies - featured image
Print Recipe

These festive chocolate chip Christmas cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with gooey chocolate, holiday sprinkles, and a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg. Perfect for holiday gatherings, cookie exchanges, or cozy nights in, they come together quickly and deliver big, nostalgic flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt (flaky sea salt recommended)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)
  • Extra sprinkles or chocolate chips, for decorating (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed. Scrape down the sides as needed. Stop mixing as soon as no dry flour remains.
  6. Using a spatula, gently fold in chocolate chips, holiday sprinkles, and crushed candy canes. Reserve a few for topping if desired. If dough feels sticky, chill for 10 minutes in the fridge.
  7. Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop dough balls (about 2 tablespoons each) onto prepared sheets, spacing at least 2 inches apart. Gently press extra chocolate chips and sprinkles on top if desired.
  8. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are golden and centers look set but still soft. Do not overbake.
  9. Let cookies cool on the sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt while warm, if desired.

Notes

For thicker cookies, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. Customize mix-ins with nuts, dried fruit, or different chocolate chips. Store cookies in an airtight container with a slice of bread to keep them soft. Dough can be made ahead and chilled for up to 2 days. Cookies freeze well for up to a month.

Nutrition

Keywords: Christmas cookies, chocolate chip cookies, holiday baking, festive treats, easy cookies, cookie exchange, sprinkles, candy cane cookies

Find it online: https://blipflavor.com/chocolate-chip-christmas-cookies-recipe-easy-festive-treats/