Yuletide Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Servings: 4 servings Difficulty: Intermediate
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Festive, chewy cookies loaded with chocolate, nuts, and dried fruit for the holidays
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Yuletide Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4 servings Calories: 131

Description

These Yuletide Chocolate Chip Cookies are a festive twist on the classic favorite, combining rich chocolate chips with crunchy pecans, almonds, and sweet currants. The dough is infused with warm pumpkin pie spice and a hint of brandy flavoring, creating a complex, aromatic treat perfect for winter gatherings. With a soft, chewy center and crisp edges, each cookie is topped with a bright red candied cherry for a pop of holiday color. They make excellent gifts, party platters, or simply a cozy afternoon snack with a hot cup of cocoa.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter, brown sugar, brandy flavoring, and dark corn syrup until smooth.
  3. Beat in the egg until the mixture is very light and fluffy.
  4. Toss the diced candied mixed fruit, currants, pecans, and almonds with 1 tablespoon of the flour to coat them lightly; set aside.
  5. In a separate medium bowl, sift together the remaining flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the creamed butter mixture until just combined.
  7. Fold in the coated fruit and nut mixture, along with the chocolate chips.
  8. Cover the dough and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour to firm up.
  9. Drop dough by heaping teaspoons onto greased or parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
  10. Top each cookie with a small piece of quartered candied cherry.
  11. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  12. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 131kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4.2g7%
Saturated Fat 1.3g7%
Cholesterol 8.6mg3%
Sodium 315mg14%
Total Carbohydrate 21.4g8%
Dietary Fiber 0.4g2%
Sugars 8.8g
Protein 1.9g4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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