Every family has a Christmas Eve cookie, and this is the one kids ask to make by name. Soft in the middle, barely golden on the edges, and loaded with chocolate chips — these are the ones that disappear off the plate before Santa ever gets a chance. Leave a few out just in case.
Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- A pinch of Christmas magic
How to make it
- 1
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- 3
In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until creamy.
- 4
Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.
- 5
Gradually blend in flour mixture.
- 6
Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.
- 7
Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.
- 8
Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.
- 9
Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing.
- 10
Leave out with a glass of milk for Santa!
- 11
Store remaining cookies in an airtight container.