Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Thick NYC Christmas Cookies, a cherished holiday recipe that fills your home with the enchanting aroma of freshly baked treats. These cookies are soft on the inside and slightly crisp on the edges, boasting rich flavors of chocolate, vanilla, and warm spices. Perfect for sharing or savoring alone, they are easy to make and ideal for creating unforgettable holiday memories.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 3-4 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract until well combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sea salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined—avoid overmixing.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
- Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to drop mounds of dough onto prepared baking sheets.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden around the edges but still soft in the center.
- Let cookies cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to wire racks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg