Our Top 25 Most Cherished Christmas Cookies
These Christmas cookies are buttery, chocolatey, and perfectly tender thanks to gentle natural pressure cooking or classic oven baking — guaranteed to bring holiday nostalgia in every bite.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
Ingredients
Cookie Dough Ingredients
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup brown sugar packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup chopped walnuts optional
Instructions
Baking Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line your baking sheets with parchment paper so cookies don’t stick and cleanup’s easier.
- Whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl. This sets your dry base ready to mix.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter with the granulated and brown sugars until it’s light and fluffy — takes a few minutes but don’t rush it.
- Beat in eggs one at a time so they get fully mixed, then stir in that vanilla extract for lovely flavor.
- Gradually add dry ingredients in chunks; fold it in just till combined or you’ll end up tough cookies.
- Fold in the chocolate chips and walnuts now, giving it just one last gentle mix to spread it all out.
- Drop spoonfuls of dough onto your lined sheets, spacing ‘em about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes till edges turn golden brown.
- Let ‘em cool on the sheet a bit before moving to wire racks.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 5 days or freeze for longer shelf life. Reheat frozen cookies for 10 seconds in the microwave to bring back that fresh-baked feel.