The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies for Santa

Happy Holidays Ya’ll!

I hope your bellies are full from a big dinner enjoyed with lots of family, friends and good food.

It’s time to bake up a batch of cookies to leave out for the big man himself, Santa! These cookies are simple, quick to make and great for stirring together after your big holiday meal. It’s really the most basic (also the best!) chocolate chip cookie. They’re golden and crispy on the outside but perfectly gooey and chocolatey in the center.

The Best Chocolate Chip Cookies (for Santa!)

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The best (and most basic) chocolate chip cookie! They’re golden and crispy on the outside and perfectly gooey and chocolatey in the center and perfect for leaving out for Santa.

• Author: Kristen Olson
• Prep Time: 1 hour 25 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
• Yield: 3 Dozen Cookies 1x
• Category: Dessert

Ingredients

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• 3/4 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 1 large egg
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 cups dark chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Heat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, beat the butter, both sugars, vanilla and egg with an electric mixer on medium speed (or with a wooden spoon) until light and fluffy. Stir in the flour, baking soda and salt (the dough will be stiff). Stir in the chocolate chips.
2. For each cookie, scoop dough with a level measuring tablespoon. Place cookies 2 inches apart. Flatten slightly with a fork.
3. Bake 10 to 13 minutes or until light brown (the centers will be soft). Cool 1 to 2 minutes on cookie sheets, then remove cookies to a cooling rack, using a turner. Cool cookie sheets 10 minutes between batches.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 Cookie
• Calories: 137
• Sugar: 12.9g
• Sodium: 72.1mg
• Fat: 6.9g
• Saturated Fat: 4.2g
• Unsaturated Fat: 2.7g
• Carbohydrates: 19.1g
• Fiber: 0.7g
• Protein: 1.3g
• Cholesterol: 15.3mg

Do you leave cookies out for Santa?

Looking for another cooke recipe? Try these…
Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies from Bourbon and Honey
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies from Eating Clean Recipes

Oh and don’t forget to make this Baked Gingerbread Oatmeal with Bourbon Sauce tomorrow morning!