Santa's Favorite Cookies

These soft, chewy chocolate chip cookies are exactly what Santa craves after a long night of delivering presents. Made with love and extra chocolate chips!

27 mins total
Makes 24
Easy

Ingredients

  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • A pinch of Christmas magic

Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. 2

    Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl, beat butter and both sugars until creamy.

  4. 4

    Beat in eggs and vanilla extract.

  5. 5

    Gradually blend in flour mixture.

  6. 6

    Stir in chocolate chips and nuts.

  7. 7

    Drop rounded tablespoons of dough onto ungreased cookie sheets.

  8. 8

    Bake 9-11 minutes or until golden brown.

  9. 9

    Cool on baking sheet for 2 minutes before removing.

  10. 10

    Leave out with a glass of milk for Santa!

  11. 11

    Store remaining cookies in an airtight container.

Recipe Tags

cookies
chocolate chip
santas favourite
christmas eve

Perfect for Christmas Eve!

Leave these cookies out for Santa with a glass of milk. He'll definitely appreciate the extra chocolate chips after his long journey!