Yuletide Chocolate Chip Cookies

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.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: Global

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 131

Dietary: Vegetarian

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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