Description
A delightful mix of flavors and textures, these festive cookies are perfect for gatherings and cookie exchanges.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup nuts (walnuts or pecans), chopped
- 1 cup dried cranberries or raisins
- 1 cup pretzel pieces
- 1 cup M&M’s or chocolate candies
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth and light.
- Beat in the vanilla extract, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually blend in the flour mixture until just combined.
- Stir in the chocolate chips, chopped nuts, dried cranberries, pretzel pieces, and M&M’s until evenly distributed.
- Drop spoonfuls of cookie dough onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving space between each mound.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
For best texture, ensure butter is softened but not melted. You can customize the ingredients based on your preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg