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Santa’s Midnight Snack Cookies

Delicious holiday cookies traditionally left out for Santa, featuring a blend of rich flavors and festive ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 27 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Basic Ingredients
  • 2 cups All-purpose flour Can substitute with almond, coconut, or oat flour.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar For sweetness.
  • 3/4 cup Brown sugar For moisture and flavor depth.
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened Adds richness and creaminess.
  • 2 Large eggs Bind ingredients together.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract Enhances flavor.
Seasonings and Add-ins
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda For leavening.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 cup Chocolate chips or nuts Signature additions to elevate the cookie.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Assemble all ingredients at room temperature for better incorporation.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Cream together the softened butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Mixing
  1. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until well combined.
  4. Fold in chocolate chips or nuts.
Baking
  1. Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the lined baking sheet, spacing them apart.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes or until edges are golden brown.
  3. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

Cookies can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for three months. To make cookies chewier, use more brown sugar and avoid overbaking.