Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies
Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies are a festive delight that fills your kitchen with the warm aroma of vanilla and buttery goodness. These cookies boast a soft, chewy center and slightly crisp edges, making them the perfect indulgence for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and endlessly customizable, they promise to bring joy to your celebrations and become a cherished part of your holiday traditions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: About 24 cookies 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time along with the vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips until evenly distributed.
- Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden around the edges but still soft in the center. Let cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg