Description
Indulge in the joy of holiday baking with these delightful Chocolate Chip Special Occasion Cookies. With a perfect balance of rich chocolate and festive sprinkles, these cookies are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a fun activity for family and friends. This easy-to-follow recipe ensures that bakers of all skill levels can create delicious cookies that are ideal for gift-giving or sharing during festive gatherings. Decorate them with colorful sprinkles or enjoy them plain; either way, they bring warmth and cheer to any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 2 sticks unsalted butter
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1¼ cups light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1¾ cups mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Assorted Special Occasion sprinkles (for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugars together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips gently.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool slightly before transferring to a cooling rack.
- Dip half of each cookie in melted chocolate wafers and decorate with sprinkles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg