Christmas Cookies Are Pure Magic

 

Ingredients

• ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened
• ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
• ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
• 1 large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1½ cups (190 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup (130 g) chocolate chips
• ½ cup mini marshmallows
• ¼ cup red, green, and white holiday sprinkles
• Extra chocolate chips and marshmallows for decoration

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Mix the butter and sugar

In a large bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until creamy.

3. Add the wet ingredients

Mix in the egg and vanilla extract until smooth.

4. Combine the dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.

5. Add the chocolate

Fold in the chocolate chips and holiday sprinkles. Avoid mixing the marshmallows throughout the dough, as they can melt and leak during baking.

6. Shape the cookies

Scoop the dough into 12–14 balls and place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving enough space between each cookie.

7. Bake

Bake for 8–10 minutes. Carefully add a few mini marshmallows and extra chocolate chips to the tops, then return the cookies to the oven for another 1–2 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden.

8. Cool and serve

Let the cookies rest on the baking sheet for 5–10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Enjoy them warm and soft!

Tips for Perfect Cookies

• Chill the dough for 20–30 minutes if it feels too soft.
• Add marshmallows near the end of baking to help prevent them from melting away.
• Do not overbake; the centers will firm up as the cookies cool.
• Use red, green, and white sprinkles for a festive Christmas look.

Enjoy these soft, chewy, chocolate-filled cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of hot chocolate!