Welcome to a world of sweet indulgence with our Festive Chocolate Chip Celebration Cookies. These delightful cookies are packed with a mix of milk and dark chocolate chips and colorful candy pieces, then half-dipped in melted chocolate and adorned with sprinkles for a festive touch.
Why You'll Love This:
The combination of soft, chewy texture with the crunch of candy and chocolate chips makes these cookies a hit at any celebration. The added decorative chocolate dip and sprinkles bring a joyful, festive look, making them perfect for special occasions or as a treat for yourself.
Ingredients:
- 125g Unsalted Butter
- 175g Light Brown Soft Sugar
- 1 Large Egg
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 300g All-Purpose Flour
- 1.5 tsp Baking Powder
- 0.5 tsp Bicarbonate of Soda
- 0.5 tsp Sea Salt
- 100g Milk Chocolate Chips
- 100g Dark Chocolate Chips
- 100g Colorful Candy Pieces (green/red)
- For Decorating:
- 100-150g Chocolate (for melting)
- Festive Sprinkles
Method:
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add Egg and Vanilla: Incorporate the egg and vanilla extract into the butter mixture.
- Dry Ingredients: Gradually mix in the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and sea salt until well combined.
- Chocolate and Candy: Fold in the milk and dark chocolate chips, along with the colorful candy pieces.
- Chill the Dough: Divide the dough into 8 portions (about 120g each). Chill in the freezer for 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 180°C (fan setting). Line baking trays with parchment paper. Bake the cookies for 11-13 minutes. Allow them to cool completely after baking.
- Decorate: Melt the chocolate for decoration. Dip half of each cooled cookie into the melted chocolate, then sprinkle festive sprinkles over the chocolate.
- Let Set: Allow the chocolate to set before serving.
Enjoy these Festive Chocolate Chip Celebration Cookies, a delightful treat that's as fun to make as it is to eat!
