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Thick NYC Christmas Cookies

Thick NYC Christmas Cookies That Fill Your Home with Joy

Enjoy Thick NYC Christmas Cookies that are easy to make and a crowd-pleaser, filling your home with joy during the holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour essential for that perfect chewy texture
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda helps the cookies rise
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder adds lift
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt enhances sweetness
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened for easy mixing
  • 1 cup brown sugar for a deep, caramel flavor
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for sweetness and crunch
  • 2 large eggs binds the ingredients together
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract adds a warm flavor
For the Mix-Ins
  • 1 cup chocolate chips provides a melt-in-your-mouth moment
  • 1 cup nuts (optional) pecans or walnuts work well
  • 1 cup dried fruits (optional) try cranberries or raisins

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • spatula
  • Baking sheets
  • parchment paper
  • Cookie scoop

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture using a spatula to fold until just combined.
  6. Fold in the chocolate chips and nuts or dried fruits if using.
  7. Drop generous amounts of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes until edges are golden and centers are soft.
  9. Let cookies cool on the baking sheets for about 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 1.5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

For best results, measure flour precisely and keep ingredients at room temperature. Avoid overmixing to maintain soft and chewy centers.

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