Soft, buttery, chewy, and loaded with chocolate chips and festive Christmas sprinkles, these Christmas Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies are an easy holiday treat everyone will love. They have lightly golden edges, soft centers, and plenty of chocolate in every bite.
Perfect for Christmas cookie trays, holiday parties, cookie exchanges, or simply enjoying with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa, these colorful cookies are as fun to make as they are to eat. ❤️🍪
🛒 Ingredients
- 1 cup (226 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2¼ cups (280 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (170 g) semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup red, green, and white Christmas sprinkles
- Extra sprinkles and chocolate chips, for topping
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
2. Cream the Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together for 2–3 minutes, until light, creamy, and fluffy.
3. Add the Egg and Vanilla
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and well combined.
4. Combine the Dry Ingredients
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
5. Make the Cookie Dough
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture. Mix just until a soft dough forms. Be careful not to overmix, as this can make the cookies less tender.
6. Add Chocolate Chips and Sprinkles
Gently fold in the semi-sweet chocolate chips and Christmas sprinkles until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
7. Shape the Cookies
Scoop the dough into balls using about 2 tablespoons of dough per cookie. Place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
8. Add Extra Toppings
Press a few additional chocolate chips and festive sprinkles onto the tops of the dough balls for an extra colorful Christmas look.
9. Bake
Bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden while the centers still look slightly soft.
Do not overbake—the cookies will continue to set as they cool.
10. Cool
Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then carefully transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
⭐ Tips for the Best Christmas Cookies
- Use softened butter: Room-temperature butter creams more easily with the sugar.
- Don’t overmix: Mix the dough only until the flour disappears.
- Don’t overbake: Slightly soft centers give these cookies their chewy texture.
- Use colorful sprinkles: Red, green, and white sprinkles create the classic Christmas look.
- Add toppings before baking: Extra chocolate chips and sprinkles make the finished cookies look even more festive.
🎄 Perfect for the Holidays
These cookies are perfect for filling Christmas cookie boxes, serving at holiday gatherings, or leaving out for Santa. You can also package them in small festive bags and give them as homemade gifts to friends, neighbors, teachers, or family.
📋 Recipe Information
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Bake Time: 10–12 minutes
Total Time: About 30 minutes
Yield: About 24 cookies
Category: Cookies
Cuisine: American
❤️ Final Thoughts
These Christmas Chocolate Chip Sugar Cookies bring together everything you want in a holiday cookie—soft, buttery dough, chewy centers, melty chocolate chips, and plenty of festive color.
They’re simple enough for a beginner baker and fun enough to make with the whole family. Add a cup of hot cocoa and you’ve got the perfect little Christmas treat! 🎄🍪