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Thick NYC Christmas Cookies

Thick NYC Christmas Cookies - Chewy Bliss for the Holidays

Thick NYC Christmas Cookies are a delightful treat with a chewy texture, perfect for holiday celebrations.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Base
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour can be replaced with gluten-free flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional but recommended
For the Creamy Base
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened; can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Scrumptious Mix-ins
  • 2 cups chocolate chips can substitute with white or dark chocolate
  • 1 cup nuts optional
  • 1 cup dried fruits optional; consider cranberries or raisins

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • baking sheets
  • Parchment paper
  • spatula
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Whisk until blended.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter with brown and granulated sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is mixed in before adding the next, then mix in vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
  6. Fold in chocolate chips, nuts, and dried fruits, ensuring good distribution throughout the dough.
  7. Drop generous tablespoon-sized dough balls onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft. Cool for 5 minutes on sheets.
  9. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chilling the dough for at least 30 minutes improves cookie shape. Use room temperature eggs for best results. Customize mix-ins as desired.

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