Thanksgiving Chocolate Cookies
These delicious Thanksgiving Chocolate Cookies combine gooey chocolate with simple ingredients to create a festive treat perfect for sharing with family and friends.
Ingrédients
For the Cookie Dough
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened Make sure the butter is at room temperature.
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour Or use gluten-free flour as a substitute.
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Essential for proper rise.
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups chocolate chips You can use dairy-free or dark chocolate chips.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather all your ingredients.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually blend the dry ingredients into the creamed butter mixture on low speed until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
Baking
- Drop spoonfuls of the cookie dough onto ungreased cookie sheets, leaving space between each mound.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, until the edges are lightly golden but the centers remain soft.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container. For added softness, include a piece of bread in the container.