Classic Christmas Chocolate Cookies (Print-Friendly Version)

Festive homemade chocolate chip cookies bursting with holiday flavors and rich chocolate morsels.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Dry Ingredients

01 - 281 g all-purpose flour
02 - 1 tsp baking soda
03 - 1 tsp salt

→ Wet Ingredients

04 - 227 g unsalted butter, softened
05 - 150 g granulated sugar
06 - 165 g packed brown sugar
07 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
08 - 2 large eggs

→ Mix-ins

09 - 340 g semi-sweet chocolate chips
10 - 150 g red and green M&M's (optional)

# Detailed Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 190°C. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition. Gradually blend in dry mixture.
05 - Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips and M&M's until evenly distributed.
06 - Scoop dough onto baking sheets spacing each mound approximately 5 cm apart.
07 - Bake for 9–11 minutes until edges turn golden brown. Allow to cool before serving.

# Helpful Advice:

01 - For softer cookies, remove from oven slightly before full baking. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
02 - Substitutions with other chocolate chip varieties or nuts are possible according to preference.