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Chocolate Chip Cookies: The Saint Nick
27min
24 servings
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These Saint Nick Chocolate Chip Cookies offer a festive twist on the classic favorite, designed specifically for holiday cookie exchanges and Christmas Eve treats. The rich, buttery dough is packed with premium chocolate chunks and features warm notes of vanilla and a hint of nutmeg to evoke traditional holiday flavors. These cookies bake up with the perfect balance of crisp edges and chewy centers, making them Santa's favorite midnight snack. Leave a plate by the fireplace and watch them disappear faster than you can say "Ho, Ho, Ho!"
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1 g
13 g
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Prepare the baking sheets
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Soften the butter
In a large bowl, soften the butter to room temperature. Do not melt the butter completely.
Cream butter and sugars
Add brown sugar and granulated sugar to the softened butter. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add eggs and vanilla
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla extract and mix until incorporated.
Combine dry ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
Combine wet and dry ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed just until combined. Do not overmix.
Add chocolate chips
Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula. Ensure they are evenly distributed throughout the dough.
Form the cookies
Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, form dough into 1 1/2-inch balls. Place on prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
Shape the cookies
Slightly flatten each ball with your palm. For bakery-style cookies, add a few extra chocolate chips on top of each cookie.
Bake the first batch
Place one baking sheet in the preheated oven. Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden but centers still appear slightly soft.
Cool on baking sheet
Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes. This allows them to firm up while retaining their chewy centers.
Transfer to cooling rack
After 5 minutes, transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
Bake remaining cookies
While the first batch cools, bake the second batch of cookies. Follow the same baking and cooling process.
Store properly
Once completely cooled, store cookies in an airtight container. They will stay fresh for up to 5 days at room temperature.
Prepare for Santa
For Christmas Eve, place a few cookies on a special plate for Santa. Consider adding a glass of milk and perhaps a carrot for the reindeer.
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