Best Christmas Cookie Box: The Ultimate Holiday Cookie Gift Guide
Festive, chewy, and packed with chocolate, peppermint, and sprinkles, these cookies make the ultimate holiday gifting box!
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl large
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened to room temp
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs large, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup crushed peppermint candy
- ¼ cup holiday sprinkles
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cream the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture and stir until just combined.
- Fold in chocolate chips, crushed peppermint candy, and holiday sprinkles.
- Scoop tablespoon-sized dough balls onto baking sheet, spaced 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden.
- Cool on baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to wire rack.
- Once fully cool, pack cookies into festive boxes or airtight tins.
Notes
Cookies stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 5 days or can be frozen and baked as needed. Perfect for holiday gifting or snacking.