Description
Indulge in the festive spirit with these Gooey Christmas Butter Cookies, featuring a buttery texture and delightful flavor that will warm your heart this holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream Butter and Sugars: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time followed by the vanilla extract until well combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix this dry mixture into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in Extras: If using chocolate chips or nuts, gently fold them into the dough at this stage.
- Bake Your Cookies: Scoop tablespoons of dough onto prepared baking sheets about two inches apart. Bake for about 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden while centers remain soft.
- Cool and Enjoy: Allow cookies to cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Always use room temperature butter for easier mixing. Avoid overmixing to maintain gooey texture. Customize with spices like cinnamon or nutmeg for extra flavor.