Get ready to transform your holiday baking game with the most irresistible Large Batch Holiday Cookies that will have everyone begging for your secret recipe! Imagine walking into a room filled with the warm, buttery aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies that are crispy on the edges, soft in the center, and guaranteed to make your taste buds dance with joy. These aren't just any cookies - these are the ultimate crowd-pleasing, family-loving, holiday-defining treats that will become your new go-to dessert for every festive gathering!
Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 12 mins
Total Time: 42 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 48 cookies
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line multiple baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
- Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Fold in the chocolate chips using a spatula, distributing them evenly throughout the dough.
- Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop rounded portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing cookies about 2 inches apart.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the centers are set but still soft.
- Remove from oven and let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Store cooled cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Tips
- 🍪 Pro Baking Tips for Perfect Cookies Every Time: • Make sure your butter is softened but not melted for the perfect creamy texture • Use room temperature eggs to help ingredients blend more smoothly • Don't overmix the dough - this can make cookies tough instead of tender • Use a cookie scoop for uniform size and even baking • Leave enough space between cookies on the baking sheet for proper spreading • Check cookies at the 10-minute mark to prevent over-browning • Let cookies cool completely before storing to maintain their ideal texture • For extra festive flair, consider adding holiday sprinkles or drizzling with melted white chocolate
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 150kcal
Carbohydrates: 19g
Protein: 2g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
