Description
A delightful medley of flavors that captures the festive spirit, these cookies are filled with a variety of mix-ins, creating a unique and heartwarming family tradition.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup dried fruits (e.g., cranberries, raisins)
- 1 cup nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then incorporate the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and cinnamon. Gradually add to the wet mixture.
- Fold in your mix-ins: chocolate chips, dried fruits, and nuts.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop mounds of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them apart.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to wire racks.
Notes
For thicker cookies, consider chilling your dough for 30 minutes before baking. Keep an eye on baking time as ovens vary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas cookies, baking, holiday treats, family recipe