Chocolate Christmas Cookies

Enjoy the holiday season with these delicious and easy to make chocolate cookies!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and both sugars until smooth and creamy.
3. Add in the eggs and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cocoa powder.
5. Add the dry mixture to the wet mixture in parts, mixing until just combined.
6. Stir in the chocolate chips and walnuts (if using).
7. Using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, drop dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing the balls at least 1 inch apart.
8. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to firm up.
9. Remove the tray from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 3-5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Serving Suggestions:

These chocolate Christmas cookies are best served warm, fresh from the oven, with a glass of cold milk or a cup of hot chocolate. They can also be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Verdict:

These chocolate Christmas cookies are rich, chewy, and full of chocolatey goodness. A perfect treat for the holiday season!