Best cookie for Santa! 🍪🧑🏽🎄
🍪 INGREDIENTS 🍪
3/4 cup salted butter, softened
▢3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
▢1/4 cup granulated white sugar
▢2 egg yolks, at room temperature
▢2 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
▢1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled
▢1/2 tsp baking powder
▢1/2 tsp baking soda
▢1/2 tsp salt
1tbsp cornstarch
▢1/2 cup red and green M&M's
▢1/3 cup chocolate chips
▢1/4 cup holiday jimmies
🧑🏽🎄 DIRECTIONS 🧑🏽🎄
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
Add softened, salted butter, light brown sugar, and granulated sugar to a large bowl. Cream the butter and sugars together with an electric mixer for two minutes, or until light and fluffy.
Next, add in egg yolks and vanilla and mix on medium speed for two minutes, or until the mixture is pale in color and fluffy.
Then add in flour, baking powder, baking soda, cornstarch and salt. Mix until combined.
Add in the M&M's, chocolate chips, pretzel pieces, and sprinkles. Gently fold in with a spatula until everything is combined.
Scoop the dough into 20 balls. Arrange two inches apart on the prepared baking sheets.
Bake for 10-12 minutes. (10 for chewier centers, 12 for crisper edges.)
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The holiday season is the perfect time to create delicious treats for Santa. These cookies incorporate colorful red and green M&M's, chocolate chips, and sprinkles, making them festive and fun. Start by gathering your ingredients: butter, sugars, egg yolks, and flour, then combine them with baking powder, baking soda, and a dash of salt for the perfect texture. The addition of cornstarch ensures a chewy consistency that melts in your mouth! For the festive touch, fold in M&M's, chocolate chips, and holiday jimmies. Bake as directed for a chewy or crisper cookie. Involving kids in the baking process not only makes it more enjoyable but also helps create lasting memories. Be sure to leave a plate of these delightful cookies out for Santa, along with a glass of milk, to spread the holiday cheer. Enjoy creating these magical treats that make the night before Christmas even sweeter!
Looks delicious. Can’t wait to try this